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With FlixBus, you can easily reach 257 destinations from Essen, including Berlin, Hamburg, Amsterdam.
It's really easy to buy a bus ticket to Essen with FlixBus: you can book online on our website simply selecting your departure and arrival cities, and picking your favorite date to travel. The best way to find cheap tickets though is by using the free FlixBus App and keep your ticket always in your pocket!
Getting to Essen with FlixBus is easy as you can reach Essen from 257 cities. You can also save the cost of the hotel by traveling on overnight buses, so no matter your schedule, you can plan your journey to Essen around you.
Buses are one of the most convenient ways to travel and FlixBus is among the cheapest to get to Essen! Depending on where you are travelling from, getting to Essen with FlixBus can cost as little as 1,49 €!
We offer several payment methods for purchasing your ticket to Essen. You can choose among card payment, PayPal, Google Pay and many more. Once in the payment section, you will be able to see all the available options and pick your preferred one. If you are having difficulties with payment, check out our help page about payments. If you buy your bus ticket onboard or at a sales point you are also given the option to pay cash.
There are 3 bus stops in Essen. You can find their locations on the map on this page.
Using your FlixBus ticket to go to Essen is easy! If you book online, you receive a PDF booking confirmation via e-mail containing a QR code which serves as your bus ticket. If you book through the FlixBus App instead, your ticket is automatically stored there. In both cases, no need to print the ticket: simply show it digitally to the driver and you are ready to board the bus, sit back and relax.
When traveling to Essen with FlixBus, you get extra legroom, power outlets, and of course restrooms. Most of our buses offer free Wi-Fi. Make sure to bring chargers for your devices, as you can find power outlets on board.
You can reserve a seat on your journey to Essen during the booking process. Subject to availability, you can choose your seat from a number of categories, including panorama seats - for a better view during your trip, table seats - for more comfort and bed seats- ideal for a restful journey. Check out our seat reservation price list for more information.
You don' need to worry about packing light when you travel to Essen with FlixBus! Your bus ticket to Essen includes the FREE transportation of one carry-on bag and one checked luggage. If you want to carry additional or special luggage, you can check all the options available on this page.
Passengers younger than 15 years old can travel to Essen for less. At the time of booking, we calculate the cheapest price for you from all available rates and discounts. If the discounted price is lower than the child fare, the selected passengers pay the same price. Please, make sure you check our child travel and seat policy. Foldable pushchairs or strollers can be transported for free on the bus to Essen.
Whether you travel to Essen with a wheelchair, use a service animal or are pregnant at the time of your trip, we have the facilities in place to help.
Traveling by bus to Essen is one of the most environmentally-friendly options available (compared to traveling by car or plane), and you can help the planet by offsetting your carbon emissions when you travel with FlixBus! Just click the CO₂ compensation box when you book your ticket and help us towards our goal of zero-emission travel!

Looking for bus tickets from or to Essen?

Look no further, we’ve got all the details you need to plan your bus trip from or to Essen! You can catch the FlixBus at Essen central train station (Freiheit). Departing from or traveling to Essen can cost as little as 2,49 €. You have various options to organize your bus trip as Essen is connected to 225 destinations with FlixBus. When you travel with FlixBus you're guaranteed a comfortable seat and complimentary access to our Wi-Fi throughout your journey. Stay connected and entertained while we take you to your destination!

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