Bus from Aachen to Essen: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Aachen to Essen on January 20
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FlixBusBus
Aachen Henricistraße
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
Aachen Henricistraße
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
Aachen Henricistraße
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
Aachen Henricistraße
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
Aachen Henricistraße
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Aachen to Essen

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
6h 30mAverage Duration
62 milesDistance
2kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$10 - $28Average Duration6h 30m
2kg CO₂e
Average Price$24 - $41Average Duration1h 39m
2kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$14 - $14Average Duration1h 20m
4kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Aachen to Essen by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Aachen to Essen?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Aachen to Essen start from $10. The average price for this route is around $11. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Aachen to Essen?

    The average bus trip duration from Aachen to Essen is 6h 30m, covering a distance of 62 miles (100 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Aachen to Essen route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Aachen to Essen?

    The earliest bus departs from Aachen to Essen at 4:05am. And the latest bus departs at 7:45pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Aachen to Essen?

    A bus trip from Aachen to Essen generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Aachen to Essen?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11357 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Aachen to Essen?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from Aachen to Essen?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Aachen to Essen?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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$10
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