Find coaches from Essen to Brussels

Next departures

Next departures from Essen to Brussels on 1 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Brussels North Train StationCheapest
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Brussels North Train StationFastest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Essen
Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)No tags
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Brussels AirportNo tags
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Brussels AirportNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Brussels

Bus
Average priceUS$13 - US$78Average duration5h 25m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$51 - US$122Average duration3h 30m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$14 - US$30Average duration2h 30m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Brussels

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Brussels. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day
2h 30mAverage duration
US$14Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Brussels: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$25
Average bus trip duration5h 25m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure03:00
Distance122 miles
Latest bus departure21:55

Essen to Brussels Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Brussels

  1. How far is Brussels from Essen by coach?

    The journey from Essen to Brussels by coach covers an approximate distance of 123 miles (198 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Brussels from Essen without a car?

    The best way to go from Essen to Brussels without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/09
US$30
29/09
US$17
Today
US$21
01/10
US$21
02/10
US$97
03/10
US$28
04/10
US$19
05/10
US$22
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Brussels was searched and found on 29 Sept 2025 with a price of US$17

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

You can expect to pay from US$17 to US$97 for a bus ticket from Essen to Brussels based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$19, which is on 2025-10-04.

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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Essen to Brussels.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Essen to Brussels.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Essen to Brussels will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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!

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

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You can also go to Brussels by train

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