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Bus Bologna to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$154
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 4h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure3:40pm
Distance837 km

Bologna to Essen Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Bologna to Essen. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bologna - Essen

  1. How long is the trip from Bologna to Essen by bus?

    The typical travel time from Bologna to Essen by bus is around 1d 4h. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Essen in 1d 4h

  2. What is the travel distance from Bologna to Essen?

    The distance between Bologna and Essen is around 838 km (520 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bologna to Essen?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bologna, in Bologna, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from Bologna to Essen?

    Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from Bologna to Essen. With a starting ticket price of US$144, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much does the bus ticket cost from Bologna to Essen?

    Taking the bus from Bologna to Essen costs on average US$154.

  6. Is there an overnight bus from Bologna to Essen?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Bologna until 3:40pm and reaching Essen on the following day.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bologna to Essen was searched and found on Jun 14, 2025 with a price of US$135

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

You can expect to pay from US$135 to US$152 for a bus ticket from Bologna to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$135 which is on 2025-06-14.

About Bus Travel

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 Bologna and Essen!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Bologna to Essen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bologna to Essen will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Bologna to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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