Brussels to Essen

Brussels to Essen

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Brussels to Essen Schedule

Brussels to Essen Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
FlixBus Economy 01:15 - 06:50€ 31.99
Blablacar Bus Standard AC 03:15 - 08:45€ 20.79
FlixBus Economy 08:45 - 12:15€ 19.99
FlixBus Economy 11:40 - 17:02€ 27.98
FlixBus Economy 14:30 - 18:20€ 24.99
FlixBus Economy 16:15 - 21:50€ 24.99
Iberia Economy 19:40 - 11:20€ 237.66
FlixBus Economy 20:55 - 01:00€ 19.99
Vueling Economy 22:10 - 08:45€ 207.06

Transportation from Brussels to Essen

Facts about the transport from Brussels to Essen

Cheapest Transport$19
Fastest Transport3h 30m
Earliest Departure1:15 AM
Latest Departure10:10 PM
Departures per day12
Distance235 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBlablacar Bus, FlixBus, Flixtrain, KLM, Mavi Gok Airlines, SunExpress, Vueling

How to get from Brussels to Essen

Travelling between Brussels and Essen is possible by Flight, bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 405.83 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 18.30.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Essen?

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 18 hours to travel between Brussels and Essen depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Brussels and Essen. Bus will bring you to your destination in 3h 30m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 17h 55m to reach Essen.

How much does it cost to get from Brussels to Essen?

Travelling between Brussels and Essen can be as cheap as USD 18.30 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 405.83 if you buy a KLM flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Brussels and Essen ?

  • 8 from Brussels to Essen starting from 01:15 Brussels South Gare du Midi until 20:55 Brussel Train North
  • 4 by flight from Brussels to Essen starting from 08:00 Brussels Airport until 22:10 Brussels Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Brussels to Essen.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Brussels to Essen overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Brussels and Essen

Blablacar Bus, FlixBus

What is the most popular transport to get from Brussels to Essen?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus