How long is the trip from Essen to Bucharest by bus?

The bus ride from Essen to Bucharest takes 1d 22h, on average. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Bucharest in 1d 11h

What is the travel distance from Essen to Bucharest?

Essen and Bucharest are 1618 km (1003 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen will take you to Militari in Bucharest.

What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Bucharest?

Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Essen to Bucharest. Starting at US$102, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.

How much does the bus ticket cost from Essen to Bucharest?

The bus from Essen to Bucharest will cost you US$114, on average.

Is there an overnight bus from Essen to Bucharest?

Yes! If you're heading from Essen to Bucharest, you'll find buses departing until 5:50pm and arriving the next day.

Bus from Essen to Bucharest starting at US$96 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Bucharest

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$102 - US$169	Average Duration1d 22h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Cheapest
Train	Average PriceUS$111 - US$237	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly

Busbud recommends taking the train from Essen to Bucharest

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bucharest. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 41 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

US$111Cheapest ticket

39kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Bucharest: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$114

Average Bus Trip Duration1d 22h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure1:30am

Distance1609 km

Latest bus departure5:50pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,038 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 9038 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$102.00

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Essen to Bucharest Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Essen and Bucharest?

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Stops in Bucharest

A - Militari

B - Bucharest Airport

C - Autogara Filaret

D - Bucarest

E - Strada Atelierului

F - Bükreş Filaret Otogar (Bucureşti Filaret)

Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Bucharest

How long is the trip from Essen to Bucharest by bus?
The bus ride from Essen to Bucharest takes 1d 22h, on average. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Bucharest in 1d 11h
What is the travel distance from Essen to Bucharest?
Essen and Bucharest are 1618 km (1003 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Bucharest?
Buses departing from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen will take you to Militari in Bucharest.
What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Bucharest?
Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Essen to Bucharest. Starting at US$102, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.
How much does the bus ticket cost from Essen to Bucharest?
The bus from Essen to Bucharest will cost you US$114, on average.
Is there an overnight bus from Essen to Bucharest?
Yes! If you're heading from Essen to Bucharest, you'll find buses departing until 5:50pm and arriving the next day.

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 Essen and Bucharest!

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Essen to Bucharest while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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 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 Essen to Bucharest?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time1d 22h	Avg PriceUS$114	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1d 9h	Avg PriceUS$122	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

Bus from Essen to Bucharest

You can also go to Bucharest by train

Train from Essen to Bucharest

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