Bus Tickets from Munich to Essen

Next departures

Next departures for Munich to Essen on October 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
BlaBlaCar Bus
ZOB Hackerbrücke
EssenCheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
ZOB Hackerbrücke
EssenFastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Munich to Essen

Bus
Average PriceUS$31 - US$225Average Duration12h 50m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$23 - US$261Average Duration6h 49m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$29 - US$74Average Duration6h 40m
21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Munich to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
6h 40mAverage Duration
US$29Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Munich to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$61
Average Bus Trip Duration12h 50m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure12:25am
Distance491 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Munich to Essen Bus

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

We make sure you can find a bus service from Munich to Essen from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Essen from Munich, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Munich - Essen

  1. What is the distance between Munich and Essen?

    The distance covered from Munich to Essen is 493 km (306 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at ZOB Hackerbrücke, in Munich, 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
10-01
US$108
10-02
US$90
Today
US$63
10-04
US$118
10-05
US$192
10-06
US$82
10-07
US$30
10-08
US$76
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Munich to Essen was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of US$30

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

You can expect to pay from US$30 to US$229 for a bus ticket from Munich to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$30 which is on 2025-10-07.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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 Munich and Essen!

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Munich to Essen 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!

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.

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

Will you be returning to Munich by bus?

Bus from Essen to Munich

You can also go to Essen by train

Train from Munich to Essen

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