Next available departures

Next departures for Brussels to Essen on August 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:05pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	5h 40m	7:45pm	Essen	Cheapest
	6:05am	Brussels North Train Station	3h 40m	9:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	11:50am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	6h 55m	6:45pm	Essen	No tags
	1:40pm	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	3h 55m	5:35pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:55am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 58m	3:53pm	HBF	No tags
	1:15pm	Brussels North Train Station	5h 30m	6:45pm	Essen	No tags
	9:15am	Brussels North Train Station	3h 45m	1:00pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
	10:55am	Brussels North Train Station	4h	2:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Essen on August 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:40pm	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	3h 55m	5:35pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
6:05am	Brussels North Train Station	3h 40m	9:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
3:15am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	5h 25m	8:40am	Essen	No tags
9:15am	Brussels North Train Station	3h 45m	1:00pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
11:50am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	6h 55m	6:45pm	Essen	No tags
10:55am	Brussels North Train Station	4h	2:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
1:15pm	Brussels North Train Station	5h 30m	6:45pm	Essen	No tags
11:20am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 50m	4:10pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Essen on August 31
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:05pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	5h 40m	7:45pm	Essen	Cheapest
6:05am	Brussels North Train Station	3h 40m	9:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
3:15am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	5h 25m	8:40am	Essen	No tags
1:40pm	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	3h 55m	5:35pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
9:15am	Brussels North Train Station	3h 45m	1:00pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
10:55am	Brussels North Train Station	4h	2:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
11:20am	Brussels North Train Station	4h 50m	4:10pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
1:10pm	Brussels North Train Station	4h 25m	5:35pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Essen on September 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		3:15am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	5h 25m	8:40am	Essen	CheapestFastest
		2:05pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	5h 40m	7:45pm	Essen	No tags

Next departures for Brussels to Essen on September 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		2:05pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	5h 40m	7:45pm	Essen	Cheapest
		3:15am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	5h 25m	8:40am	Essen	Fastest

Next departures for Brussels to Essen on September 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:15pm	Brussels North Train Station	5h 30m	6:45pm	Essen	Cheapest
6:05am	Brussels North Train Station	3h 40m	9:45am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
3:15am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	5h 25m	8:40am	Essen	No tags
2:30am	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	9h 10m	11:40am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
2:05pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	5h 40m	7:45pm	Essen	No tags
4:15am	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	8h 30m	12:45pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
9:45am	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	9h	6:45pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
1:55pm	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	8h 5m	10:00pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Brussels to Essen

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just MAD 143, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

5h 25mAverage Duration

197 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceMAD 143 - MAD 896	Average Duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceMAD 453 - MAD 548	Average Duration2h 53m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Brussels and Essen

Stops in Brussels

A
Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
Rue de France 85, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
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B
Brux-Nord
Boulevard Simon Bolivar 7, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium
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C
Centrale
Rue de Loxum 5, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
D
Congrès
Pachecolaan 5, 1000 Brussel, Belgium
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Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
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E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/515,406 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.7/512,725 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.6

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Rede Expressos, Deutsche Bahn, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Brussels 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.

How much is the bus ticket from Brussels to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Brussels to Essen start from MAD 143. The average price for this route is around MAD 280. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Brussels to Essen?
The average bus travel time from Brussels to Essen is 5h 25m, covering a distance of 197 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Brussels to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Brussels to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Brussels to Essen at 1:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Brussels to Essen?
A bus trip from Brussels to Essen generates an estimated 4.910425 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Brussels 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 12691 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Brussels to Essen?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Brussels to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Brussels 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

08-27

MAD 239

08-28

MAD 278

Today

MAD 204

08-30

MAD 238

08-31

MAD 171

09-01

MAD 205

09-02

MAD 154

09-03

MAD 148

The cheapest trip from Brussels to Essen was searched and found on Sep 3, 2026 with a price of MAD 148

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

You can expect to pay from MAD 148 to MAD 353 for a bus ticket from Brussels to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MAD 148 which is on 2026-09-03.