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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Utrecht
    Departure location: Westplein
    Arrival time: June 26 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
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Compare 3 ways to go from Utrecht to Essen.

Bus
Average Price$20 - $31Average Duration2h 10m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$32 - $90Average Duration1h 54m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$14 - $26Average Duration2h
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Utrecht to Essen

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

3carpool per day
2hAverage Duration
$14Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Utrecht to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$25
Average bus trip duration2h 10m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure4:00pm
Distance93 miles (149 km)
Latest bus departure6:50pm

Utrecht to Essen Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Utrecht to Essen was searched and found on Jun 26, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $21 for a bus ticket from Utrecht to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-06-26.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Utrecht to Essen but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Utrecht to Essen, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Utrecht to Essen will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Utrecht to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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