Next bus departures

Next departures for Essen to Brussels on September 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:55am	Essen	5h 45m	3:40pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	3h 30m	11:10pm	Brussels North Train Station	Fastest
Bus	9:00pm	Essen	5h 25m	2:25am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 50m	10:50am	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 35m	9:15pm	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	No tags
Bus	2:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	9h 45m	12:40am	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 10m	1:10am	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 5m	2:05am	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Brussels on September 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Essen	5h	12:50pm	Brussels North Train Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	3h 30m	11:10pm	Brussels North Train Station	Fastest
Bus	9:55am	Essen	5h 45m	3:40pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 50m	10:50am	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Essen	5h 25m	2:25am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 50m	12:40pm	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	No tags
Bus	12:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 20m	9:15pm	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 5m	12:40am	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Brussels on September 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Essen	5h 25m	2:25am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	3h 30m	11:10pm	Brussels North Train Station	Fastest
Bus	7:50am	Essen	5h	12:50pm	Brussels North Train Station	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 50m	10:50am	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Essen	5h 45m	3:40pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 50m	12:40pm	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	No tags
Bus	12:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 40m	6:35pm	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 5m	12:40am	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Brussels on September 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Essen	5h	12:50pm	Brussels North Train Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	3h 30m	10:25pm	Brussels North Train Station	Fastest
Bus	9:55am	Essen	5h 45m	3:40pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 50m	10:50am	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Essen	5h 25m	2:25am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 50m	12:40pm	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	No tags
Bus	12:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 40m	6:35pm	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 5m	12:40am	Brussels Airport BRU (Parking P14)	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Brussels on September 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Essen	5h	12:50pm	Brussels North Train Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:55am	Essen	5h 45m	3:40pm	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Essen	5h 25m	2:25am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Brussels on September 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	5h 25m	2:25am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Essen to Brussels on September 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00pm	Essen	5h 25m	2:25am	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:47 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Brussels

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Brussels. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just €16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

5hAverage Duration

197 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price€16 - €80	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price€116 - €166	Average Duration3h 9m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Essen and Brussels

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
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E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Stops in Brussels

A
Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
Rue de France 85, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
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B
Brux-Nord
Boulevard Simon Bolivar 7, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium
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C
Centrale
Rue de Loxum 5, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
D
Congrès
Pachecolaan 5, 1000 Brussel, Belgium
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/515,477 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.7/512,770 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.6

BE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Deutsche Bahn, Sindbad, MarinoBus, BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Brussels by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Brussels?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Brussels start from €16. The average price for this route is around €26. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Essen to Brussels?
The average bus travel time from Essen to Brussels is 5h, covering a distance of 197 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Brussels route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Essen to Brussels?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Brussels at 3:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Brussels?
A bus trip from Essen to Brussels generates an estimated 4.903 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Essen to Brussels?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 12691 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Brussels?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Essen to Brussels?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Brussels?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09-01

€15

09-02

€18

Today

€18

09-04

€19

09-05

€18

09-06

€17

09-07

€15

09-08

€18

The cheapest trip from Essen to Brussels was searched and found on Sep 7, 2026 with a price of €15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Brussels, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from €15 to €68 for a bus ticket from Essen to Brussels based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €15 which is on 2026-09-07.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.