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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ZOB Hackerbrücke | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Cheapest | |||||
| ZOB Hackerbrücke | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Fastest | |||||
 | ZOB Hackerbrücke | Essen | No tags | |||||
| MUC Airport T2 | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | MUC Airport T2 | HBF | No tags |
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Busbud recommends carpooling from Munich to EssenAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Munich to Essen: Trip Overview
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Munich to Essen Bus
Busbud helps you find a bus from Munich to Essen. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.
We make sure you can find a bus service from Munich to Essen from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.
Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Essen from Munich, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Munich to Essen was searched and found on Sep 1, 2025 with a price of $41To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Munich to Essen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $41 to $252 for a bus ticket from Munich to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-09-01.
Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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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 Munich and Essen!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Munich to Essen, get comfy and count the stars.
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 Munich to Essen.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Munich to Essen while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
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 that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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