Bus Tickets from Braunschweig to Essen

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Next departures for Braunschweig to Essen on September 25
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Braunschweig (Hbf)
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBus
Braunschweig (Hbf)
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBus
Braunschweig (Hbf)
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBus
Braunschweig (Hbf)
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBus
Braunschweig (Hbf)
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Braunschweig to Essen

Bus
Average PriceUS$20 - US$28Average Duration5h 50m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$22 - US$104Average Duration2h 56m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$17 - US$50Average Duration3h 10m
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Braunschweig to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day
3h 10mAverage Duration
US$17Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Braunschweig to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$20
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 50m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure5:25am
Distance258 km
Latest bus departure1:05pm

Braunschweig to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Braunschweig - Essen

  1. What is the distance between Braunschweig and Essen?

    The distance covered from Braunschweig to Essen is 259 km (161 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Braunschweig to Essen?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Braunschweig (Hbf), in Braunschweig, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Braunschweig to Essen was searched and found on Sep 27, 2025 with a price of US$16

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

You can expect to pay from US$16 to US$24 for a bus ticket from Braunschweig to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$16 which is on 2025-09-27.

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 Braunschweig and Essen!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Braunschweig 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 Braunschweig to Essen.

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

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

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