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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Essen to Brussels

Showing times and prices for 13 May

Cheapest price

£18

Average price

£22

Fastest journey

2 h 20 m

Average duration

4 h 18 m

Buses per day

Distance

198 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Essen to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Essen to Brussels will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.

Fast coaches

Of the 5 buses that leave Essen for Brussels every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 198 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 55 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.

18:302h20

Essen

20:50Brussels

£181One-way

0 changes

21:402h30

Essen

00:10Brussels

£201One-way

0 changes

50449

21:005h25

Essen, Hbf Freiheit

02:25Bruxelles, Gare du Midi

£231One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

21:555h55

Essen, Hbf Freiheit

03:50Bruxelles, Gare du Midi

£251One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

04:405h20

Essen, Hbf Freiheit

10:00Brussels, Gare Du Midi

£261One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Essen to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Essen to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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Most popular Coach	Train
£18 Average Price Cheapest	£57 Average Price
5h 51m average duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 17m average duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Essen to Brussels bus times

Showing buses for today, Monday 12 May

Last updated at 12:54

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
50449	19:00 Essen, Hbf Freiheit	5h25	00:25 Bruxelles, Gare du Midi	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	19:55 Essen, Hbf Freiheit	5h55	01:50 Bruxelles, Gare du Midi	0 changesdirect
Tuesday 13 May
FlixBus	02:40 Essen, Hbf Freiheit	5h20	08:00 Brussels, Gare Du Midi	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Essen to Brussels

Germany

Belgium

Buses from Essen to Brussels run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

197 km

Average bus duration

5h 21m

Cheapest ticket price

£12

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

3h 30m

First bus

04:05

Last bus

20:50

Price information

Coach companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and National Express Essen to Brussels

Travel from Essen to Brussels from £12 with Omio’s coach partners FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and National Express! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Essen to Brussels coach information:

Average Duration: 3 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £19
FlixBus frequency: 5 a day

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French coach provider from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags.

Essen to Brussels coach information with BlaBlaCar Bus:

Average Duration: 5 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £12

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Brussels from Essen, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

FAQs: Essen to Brussels coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Essen to Brussels with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Brussels.

Cheap coach tickets from Essen to Brussels can start from as little as £12 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Essen to Brussels is £18; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Essen to Brussels is 3 h 30 min to travel the 122 mile long journey, with around there are 10 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Essen to Brussels leaves at 04: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Essen to Brussels leaves at 20: 50.

Yes, there are 10 direct coaches a day from Essen to Brussels with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

When taking a coach from Essen to Brussels, you can count on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Brussels. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Brussels from Essen and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bruxelles, Gare du Nord, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Brussels from Essen is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Essen to Brussels is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Essen to Brussels including taking a train or coach.

No, the coach from Essen to Brussels has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Essen to Brussels.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Essen to Brussels.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Essen to Brussels, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Essen to Brussels.

No, luggage for the coach from Essen to Brussels needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Essen to Brussels.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Essen to Brussels.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Essen to Brussels.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Essen to Brussels.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Essen and Brussels

Essen

Brussels

The major coach station for departures in Essen is Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) for your trip from Essen to Brussels.

Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)

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