The cheapest and fastest coaches from Maastricht to Essen
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Maastricht to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maastricht to Essen will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 2 buses that leave Maastricht for Essen every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 114 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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 train and coach for Maastricht to Essen
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Maastricht 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 2h 16m. 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: 114 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m 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
Maastricht to Essen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Maastricht to Essen coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:15 Maastricht | 2h20 | 16:35 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:05 Maastricht | 2h20 | 23:25 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Maastricht to Essen
Buses from Maastricht to Essen run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:40, the last at 23:05. The fastest coach covers the 114 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 114 km |
Average bus duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 01:40 |
Last bus 23:05 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Maastricht to EssenYou can travel by bus between Maastricht to Essen with FlixBus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Maastricht to Essen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maastricht 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 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station), which is located around 3.3 miles (5.4 km) 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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