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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Brussels to Essen from various bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today

$24

tomorrow

Friday

$26

Saturday

Sunday

$16

Monday

$27

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 0m	10:55 AM	Brussels	North Station	2:55 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/22/2026 10:55:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/22/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	4h 5m	9:30 PM	Brussels	North Station	1:35 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/22/2026 9:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/23/2026 1:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	4h 25m	1:10 PM	Brussels	North Station	5:35 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/22/2026 1:10:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/22/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
FlixBus	4h 0m	2:30 PM	Brussels	North Station	6:30 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/22/2026 2:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/22/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	4h 50m	11:20 AM	Brussels	North Station	4:10 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/22/2026 11:20:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/22/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Brussels to Essen via Dusseldorf, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  5h 25m
  
  0
  
  3:15 AM
  
  Brussels
  Midi Bus Station
  
  7:45 AM
  
  Dusseldorf
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Midi Bus Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/23/2026 3:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) arriving at 7/23/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  0h 45m
  
  0
  
  7:55 AM
  
  Dusseldorf
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 7/23/2026 7:55:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/23/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 0m	10:55 AM	Brussels	North Station	2:55 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/24/2026 10:55:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	4h 5m	9:30 PM	Brussels	North Station	1:35 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/24/2026 9:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	3h 55m	5:10 PM	Brussels	North Station	9:05 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/24/2026 5:10:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	3h 45m	9:15 AM	Brussels	North Station	1:00 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/24/2026 9:15:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	5h 50m	1:20 AM	Brussels	Midi Bus Station	7:10 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Midi Bus Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/24/2026 1:20:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Brussels to Essen via Dusseldorf, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  5h 25m
  
  0
  
  3:15 AM
  
  Brussels
  Midi Bus Station
  
  7:45 AM
  
  Dusseldorf
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Midi Bus Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/23/2026 3:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) arriving at 7/23/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  0h 45m
  
  0
  
  7:55 AM
  
  Dusseldorf
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 7/23/2026 7:55:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/23/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	5h 25m	3:15 AM	Brussels	Midi Bus Station	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Midi Bus Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/26/2026 3:15:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
BlaBlaCar Bus	5h 40m	2:05 PM	Brussels	Midi Bus Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Midi Bus Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/26/2026 2:05:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
BlaBlaCar Bus	5h 30m	1:15 PM	Brussels	North Station	6:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from North Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/26/2026 1:15:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
FlixBus	4h 0m	10:55 AM	Brussels	North Station	2:55 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/26/2026 10:55:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 45m	9:15 AM	Brussels	North Station	1:00 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/26/2026 9:15:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 40m	6:05 AM	Brussels	North Station	9:45 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/27/2026 6:05:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	4h 5m	9:30 PM	Brussels	North Station	1:35 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	4h 0m	2:30 PM	Brussels	North Station	6:30 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/27/2026 2:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	4h 25m	1:10 PM	Brussels	North Station	5:35 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/27/2026 1:10:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
FlixBus	3h 45m	9:15 AM	Brussels	North Station	1:00 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/27/2026 9:15:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Brussels to Essen via Dusseldorf, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  5h 25m
  
  0
  
  3:15 AM
  
  Brussels
  Midi Bus Station
  
  7:45 AM
  
  Dusseldorf
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Midi Bus Station, Brussels (Belgium) at 7/23/2026 3:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) arriving at 7/23/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  0h 45m
  
  0
  
  7:55 AM
  
  Dusseldorf
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 7/23/2026 7:55:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 7/23/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save $11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Brussels to Essen is $16 on 7/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Brussels and Essen

See here how frequent the connections between Brussels and Essen are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Brussels to Essen. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Brussels and Essen.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 16 buses from Brussels to Essen, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Brussels and Essen, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Brussels to Essen

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 9 times every day by bus from Brussels to Essen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Brussels to Essen starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	3h 40m
Earliest Bus	10:55 AM
Latest Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	122.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Brussels to Essen

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Brussels for Essen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

$24

Thursday 07/23

$24

Friday 07/24

$26

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$30

Monday 07/27

$27

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$19

Friday 07/31

$22

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

$19

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$19

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$24

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Brussels to Essen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Brussels to Essen, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $16, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Brussels to Essen. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $27.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brussels to Essen, with $16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $26.

How to save money travelling from Brussels to Essen

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Brussels to Essen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Brussels to Essen, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Brussels to Essen are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Brussels and Essen

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Brussels and Essen.

Midi Bus Station

Avenue Fonsny 1

North Station

Rue du Progrès 80

Congrès

Boulevard Pachéco 7

City Tours

Rue du Marché Aux Herbes 82

Delta

PONT DU, Boulevard des Invalides, 1160 BRUXELLES, Belgium

Freiheit Bus Stop

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Central Bus Station

Süd Bus Station

Am Grugapark

Bredeney Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Brussels to Essen

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Brussels to Essen? Or which bus companies serve the route Brussels to Essen? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Brussels to Essen bus

How much does a Brussels Essen bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 5h 25m to reach Essen. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Brussels to Essen?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $50. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Essen.

On average, how many connections are available from Brussels to Essen each day?

Every day, the Brussels to Essen bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Brussels to Essen take?

The fastest bus from Brussels to Essen is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $35. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Brussels to Essen?

The earliest bus arriving in Essen from Brussels starts at 10:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Brussels to Essen?

The latest bus trip departing from Brussels for Essen starts at 9:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Brussels Essen route?

When traveling by bus from Brussels to Essen, passengers can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Essen?

You can check all the direct connections between Brussels and Essen by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the Brussels to Essen bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Brussels Essen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Brussels Essen bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Brussels to Essen on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Brussels to Essen

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Brussels and to Essen

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Brussels and to Essen. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!