The cheapest and fastest coaches from Eindhoven to Essen
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Eindhoven to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eindhoven to Essen will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 4 buses that leave Eindhoven for Essen every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 106 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Eindhoven to Essen
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Eindhoven to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 106 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Eindhoven to Essen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Eindhoven to Essen coaches for today, Wednesday 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 09:40 Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station) | 2h05 | 11:45 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:55 Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station) | 2h35 | 21:30 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Eindhoven to Essen
Buses from Eindhoven to Essen run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:35, the last at 20:00. The fastest coach covers the 106 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 106 km |
Average bus duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 01:35 |
Last bus 20:00 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Eindhoven to EssenYou can travel by bus between Eindhoven to Essen with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Eindhoven to Essen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eindhoven to Essen by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Essen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station), which is located around 0.4 miles (721 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Eindhoven and Essen
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Eindhoven (in the station)
- Bakery Delight (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 401, 402, 403 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Central (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 401, 402, 403 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
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