What is the distance between Aachen and Essen?

The distance between Aachen and Essen is around 99 km (61 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Aachen to Essen?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße, in Aachen, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

Bus Aachen to Essen from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Aachen to Essen on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:05am	Aachen Henricistraße	3h 5m	7:10am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Aachen to Essen on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:15pm	Aachen Henricistraße	6h 30m	7:45pm	Essen	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Aachen to Essen on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:15pm	Aachen Henricistraße	6h 30m	7:45pm	Essen	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:53 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Aachen to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

100 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $60	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$22 - $87	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $19	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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Staff4.4

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Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Aachen and Essen?

Stops in Aachen

A - Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße

B - Wilmersdorfer Str. 997

C - Aachen - Haltestelle Station

D - Aachen (Kühlwetterstraße)

E - Aachen

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Aachen to Essen by bus

What is the distance between Aachen and Essen?
The distance between Aachen and Essen is around 99 km (61 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Aachen to Essen?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße, in Aachen, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-09

$23

11-10

$16

Today

$17

11-12

$17

11-13

No data

11-14

$16

11-15

$14

11-16

$16

The cheapest trip from Aachen to Essen was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Aachen to Essen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $23 for a bus ticket from Aachen to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-15.

What's the cheapest way to go from Aachen to Essen?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time6h 30m	Avg Price$18	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1h 50m	Avg Price$50	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time1h 20m	Avg Price$18	Daily Departures1