How much does a bus ticket from Warsaw to Essen cost?

The bus ticket price from Warsaw to Essen starts at R 1 067. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Warsaw to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Warsaw to Essen?

The average travel time between Warsaw and Essen is around 18h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 15h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 966 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Warsaw and Essen?

The number of buses from Warsaw to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 15 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Warsaw to Essen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Warsaw to Essen?

When taking the bus from Warsaw to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Sindbad, Ecolines.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Warsaw to Essen?

Buses travelling between Warsaw and Essen leave from Zachodnia or Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, HBF, Essen Hbf.

Bus Warsaw to Essen from R 1 335 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Warsaw to Essen on 16 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:10	Zachodnia	15h 35m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest
	16:00	Zachodnia	17h 40m	09:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
	10:10	Warsaw Chopin Airport	18h 50m	05:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:10	Warsaw Chopin Airport	22h 52m	09:02	HBF	No tags
	17:40	Warsaw Chopin Airport	17h 5m	10:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:30 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Warsaw to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 789, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day

10h 20mAverage duration

965 kmDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 067 - R 3 226	Average duration18h 40m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 789 - R 1 573	Average duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 328 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Sindbad

3.5/51 202 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.5

Ecolines

4/5147 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi3.3

BUSSONE

KLR Bus

4/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

WiFi4.6

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Where are the popular stops in Warsaw and Essen?

Stops in Warsaw

A - Zachodnia

B - Warsaw Chopin Airport

C - Warszawa Zachodnia

D - Centralna

E - Centalny

F - Wschodnia

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Warsaw to Essen by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Warsaw to Essen cost?
The bus ticket price from Warsaw to Essen starts at R 1 067. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Warsaw to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Warsaw to Essen?
The average travel time between Warsaw and Essen is around 18h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 15h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 966 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Warsaw and Essen?
The number of buses from Warsaw to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 15 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Warsaw to Essen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Warsaw to Essen?
When taking the bus from Warsaw to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Sindbad, Ecolines.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Warsaw to Essen?
Buses travelling between Warsaw and Essen leave from Zachodnia or Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, HBF, Essen Hbf.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

14/11

R 1 227

15/11

R 1 231

Today

R 1 335

17/11

R 1 392

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The cheapest trip from Warsaw to Essen was searched and found on 14 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 227

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 227 to R 2 921 for a bus ticket from Warsaw to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 392, which is on 2025-11-17.