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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Munich to Essen
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
9 h 45 m
Average duration
10 h 53 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
493 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Munich to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Essen will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £42.
Of the 3 buses that leave Munich for Essen every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 493 km distance in an average of 10 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 13 h 5 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, coach and flight for Munich to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £55.
Distance: 493 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£39 Average Price Cheapest | £113 Average Price | £146 Average Price |
13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Munich to Essen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Essen coaches for today, Saturday 31 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:40 Munich | 9h45 | 05:25 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:05 Munich | 10h57 | 07:02 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 1 February | |||||
| 00:00 Munich | 9h50 | 09:50 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Munich to Essen
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Buses from Munich to Essen run on average 15 times per day, taking around 12h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £16 by train.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 493 km distance in 9h 45m.
Distance 493 km |
Average bus duration 12h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 9h 45m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Trans Turist from Munich to EssenYou can travel by bus between Munich to Essen with FlixBus, Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Trans Turist for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Munich to Essen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Globtour Medjugorjie
- A passenger can receive a partial refund if a written request is submitted at least 24 hours before the journey (25% fee) or between 24 and 12 hours before (50% fee)
- tickets cannot be canceled or refunded within 12 hours of departure.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Globtour Medjugorjie
- An additional fee may be charged by the driver for storing luggage in the compartment, with prices varying by route.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Munich and Essen
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria München ZOB (in the station)
- Bavarian Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 100 Metro: U1, U2 Train: S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8
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