Bus Tickets from Erfurt to Essen

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  • Departure time: September 20 at
    Departure city: Erfurt
    Departure location: Erfurt central train station
    Arrival time: September 20 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 20 at
    Departure city: Erfurt
    Departure location: Erfurt central train station
    Arrival time: September 20 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 20 at
    Departure city: Erfurt
    Departure location: Erfurt central train station
    Arrival time: September 20 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 20 at
    Departure city: Erfurt
    Departure location: Erfurt central train station
    Arrival time: September 21 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 18 at
    Departure city: Erfurt
    Departure location: Erfurt central train station
    Arrival time: October 18 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Erfurt to Essen.

Bus
Average Price$28 - $85Average Duration7h 35m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$56 - $189Average Duration5h 3m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$30 - $42Average Duration3h 50m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Erfurt to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
3h 50mAverage Duration
$30Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Erfurt to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$42
Average bus trip duration7h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:50am
Distance177 miles (285 km)
Latest bus departure8:40pm

Erfurt to Essen Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Erfurt and Essen!

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Erfurt to Essen.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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