Day trip from Essen to Düsseldorf by bus
How to get from Essen to Düsseldorf by bus?
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:55, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 31 km distance in 35m.
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504289:00 AM10h45Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)7:45 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)€311One-way0 transfers- 511218:25 AM10h20Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:45 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)€311One-way0 transfers
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Best day trips from Essen by bus
The most popular day trips by bus from Essen are Düsseldorf, Cologne, Dortmund, Münster, and Bonn. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Essen on Omio.
Day trip from Essen to Cologne by bus
How to get from Essen to Cologne by bus?
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 58 km distance in 1h 45m.
Day trip from Essen to Dortmund by bus
How to get from Essen to Dortmund by bus?
The earliest bus runs at 11:45, the last at 17:45.
Day trip from Essen to Münster by bus
How to get from Essen to Münster by bus?
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 70 km distance in 1h 50m.
Day trip from Essen to Bonn by bus
How to get from Essen to Bonn by bus?
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:45, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 80 km distance in 2h 15m.
Popular buses to and from Essen
Popular buses to Essen
Amsterdam to Essen bus
from €15
Direct buses available
2h55 average duration
11buses per day
Served by
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- FlixBus
Popular buses from Essen
Essen to Amsterdam bus
from €12
Direct buses available
2h45 average duration
10buses per day
Served by
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- FlixBus
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to BerlinTravel to Essen on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar buses with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
6h 40m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
€20
FlixBus frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
bus station information and services
Bus stops in Essen
Check where to Essen buses depart and arrive, plus the main bus station and stop details for this route.
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)Essen Hbf, 45127 Essen, Germany
City-centre transport
Getting to Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) from Essen city centre
BusNe12, Ne11, Ne2, Ne1, 196, 166, 155, 154, 146, 145 · 7m · every ~50 min
Tram109, 108, 107, 105, 103, 101 · 2m · every ~46 min
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) bus station facilities and services
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafes and snack bars nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi is available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM machines available inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof): Wheelchair accessible routes and facilities available.
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