Bus routes from Brussels to Essen
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Bus stations and stops in Brussels
Brussels-North train station
Boulevard du Roi Albert II / Koning Albert II-laan
1030 Brussels
Belgium
1030 Brussels
Belgium
Brussels Gare du Midi
Rue de France / Frankrijkstraat
1060 Brussels
Belgium
1060 Brussels
Belgium
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Bus parking strip in Rue de France/Frankrijkstraat
Brussels Heysel (Baudouin Metro Station)
Avenue des Magnolias / Magnolialaan
1020 Brussels
Belgium
1020 Brussels
Belgium
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Bus stop in the Avenue des Magnolias (Magnolialaan) near the Baudouin (Boudewijn) Metro Station.
Brussels South (Avenue Fonsny/Eurolines)
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Buses from Brussels to Essen
Find the cheapest buses from Brussels to Essen
It couldn’t be easier to book your travel from Brussels to Essen with FlixBus - and when you book in advance, you can save money too!
FlixBus operates in 44 countries connecting 5000 destinations. So no matter where you want to go, we can take you there!
Ticket prices cost as little as $26.99, with an average price of $32.99. To get the cheapest tickets, book online in advance and avoid busy times like weekends and public holidays.
The distance between Brussels and Essen is 238 km, which takes as little as 3 hours 30 minutes with our fastest rides.
Make your journey even easier with the FlixBus app. All your information will be saved for the next time you travel.
Traveling from Brussels to Essen
No matter whether you want to travel first thing in the morning or late at night, you’ll find a journey to suit you with 9 ridesbetween Brussels and Essen.
The first bus is at 1:15 am with the last bus leaving at 9:25 pm. The rides from Brussels to Essen take a minimum of 3 hours 30 minutes; what’s more, when you travel by bus, you don’t need to worry about traffic or delays en route. Just relax and enjoy the journey with free WiFi and plenty of legroom.
You can pick up a bus ticket for just $26.99 - that’s way cheaper than traveling by any other method.
Buses are also a great choice for environmentally-conscious travelers. We’re working towards being 100% carbon neutral and offer all travelers the opportunity to offset their carbon emissions when booking their tickets. Simply select the “CO2 compensation" box when paying online and we’ll use all of the money to make a direct impact on the future of sustainable mobility.
Taking the bus from Brussels
Ready for your journey from Brussels?
Brussels has 4 stations and is well connected with buses to 184 destinations across the country.
No matter where you’re traveling from, you can find plenty of information on our website or by contacting FlixBus directly for travel information. We’ll do our best to make sure you’re well-equipped for your journey, so you can experience everything the trip has to offer.
Arriving in Essen
Start planning your trip to Essen now. Never visited before? Here’s all you need to know.
Essen is one of the best-connected cities, so you’re not short on choices of how to get here.
FlixBus has one bus stop in Essen, connecting 269 cities.
Never miss a beat as you sample the sights and culture synonymous with this city. Now is the time to hop aboard FlixBus and explore!
What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Brussels to Essen
Traveling from Brussels to Essen is quick, clean and comfortable - and it couldn’t be easier to book a ticket. You can book online via the website, on our app, in person at a FlixShop or using Google Assistant.
We accept card payment as well as Paypal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay, but there are many more payment options that you can choose from.
The easiest way to book your ticket is using our app. You’ll be able to make your reservation within seconds and there’s no need to print and carry the ticket with you, as your phone will be your ticket.
Want to sit beside family or friends or keep the space beside you free? Need easy access to the toilet or a table to get on with some work whilst traveling? You can reserve a seat when you book on the app or website, and you can choose from a variety of seat options including a table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.
Once you’re settled in your seat, you can sit back and relax with plenty of onboard services to help you make the most of your trip. Most of our buses have onboard Wifi and an entertainment system so you can catch up on your favorite shows or listen to audiobooks. We’ve also got toilets onboard, as well as power outlets.
What’s more, you get a generous luggage allowance when you travel with FlixBus with one carry-on bag and one checked bag, so you can bring everything you need for your trip.
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