How far is Aachen from Essen by coach?

The distance between Essen and Aachen by coach is approximately 61 miles (99 km).

Is there a way to reach Aachen from Essen without a car?

You can travel to Aachen from Essen by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Essen to Aachen from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Essen to Aachen on 11 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	4h 25m	09:30	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	05:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	3h 55m	09:00	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	08:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	4h 45m	13:30	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	21:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	3h 5m	00:55	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Bus	08:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	4h 45m	13:30	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Aachen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Aachen. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

62 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £18	Average duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £14	Average duration1h 29m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £10	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,280 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,108 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Essen and Aachen?

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Stops in Aachen

A - Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße

B - Wilmersdorfer Str. 997

C - Aachen - Haltestelle Station

D - Aachen (Kühlwetterstraße)

E - Aachen

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Essen to Aachen

How far is Aachen from Essen by coach?
The distance between Essen and Aachen by coach is approximately 61 miles (99 km).
Is there a way to reach Aachen from Essen without a car?
You can travel to Aachen from Essen by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/11

£12

10/11

£10

Today

No data

12/11

No data

13/11

No data

14/11

£9

15/11

£8

16/11

£8

The cheapest trip from Essen to Aachen was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of £8

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

You can expect to pay from £8 to £12 for a bus ticket from Essen to Aachen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-11-15.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time6h 50m	Avg price£9	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 29m	Avg price£14	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time1h 20m	Avg price£10	Daily departures3