Bus Munich to Essen: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Munich to Essen

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Munich to Essen from various bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today

$38

tomorrow

$39

Saturday

$152

Sunday

$44

Monday

$42

Tuesday

$74

Wednesday

$88

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 50m	2:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/22/2026 2:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/22/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
FlixBus	9h 50m	8:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	5:50 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/22/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/22/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
FlixBus	9h 45m	9:40 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	7:25 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/22/2026 9:40:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/23/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
BlaBlaCar Bus	23h 55m	8:45 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/22/2026 8:45:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/23/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m
BlaBlaCar Bus	23h 15m	8:30 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$124	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/22/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/23/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 50m	2:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/23/2026 2:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/23/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
FlixBus	10h 45m	7:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	5:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/23/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/23/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
FlixBus	9h 50m	8:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	5:50 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/23/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/23/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
BlaBlaCar Bus	23h 55m	8:45 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$118	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/23/2026 8:45:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/24/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m
BlaBlaCar Bus	23h 15m	8:30 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$135	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/23/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/24/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	BlaBlaCar Bus	24h 55m	8:45 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$152	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/24/2026 8:45:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/25/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 55m
	BlaBlaCar Bus	24h 15m	8:30 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$180	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/24/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/25/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Munich to Essen via Frankfurt am Main, you can save more than $106? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  10h 45m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Munich
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:15 AM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/26/2026 2:00:00 AM to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 10/26/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  12:45 PM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 10/26/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/26/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Travel Time is 12h 30m shorter, and you will save $106

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 50m	2:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	10:50 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/25/2026 2:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/25/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	9h 45m	9:40 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	7:25 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/25/2026 9:40:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/26/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
FlixBus	10h 45m	7:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	5:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/25/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/25/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
BlaBlaCar Bus	23h 15m	8:30 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$135	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/25/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/26/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	23h 55m	8:45 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	8:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$146	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/25/2026 8:45:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/26/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 50m	2:00 AM	Munich	Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/26/2026 2:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/26/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
FlixBus	9h 45m	9:40 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	7:25 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/26/2026 9:40:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/27/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
FlixBus	12h 15m	12:30 AM	Munich	Fröttmaning Bus Station	12:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fröttmaning Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/26/2026 12:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/26/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	23h 15m	8:30 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/26/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/27/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	BlaBlaCar Bus	23h 15m	8:30 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$74	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/27/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/28/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Munich to Essen via Giessen, you can save more than $34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  33h 50m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Munich
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:45 AM
  
  Giessen
  Mathematikum Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $27
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/27/2026 2:00:00 AM to Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 10/27/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:50 AM
  
  Giessen
  Mathematikum Bus Stop
  
  11:50 AM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 10/28/2026 7:50:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/28/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Travel time is 10h 35m longer, but you will save $34

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	BlaBlaCar Bus	23h 15m	8:30 PM	Munich	Central Bus Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$88	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/28/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/29/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Munich to Essen via Giessen, you can save more than $48? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  33h 50m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Munich
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:45 AM
  
  Giessen
  Mathematikum Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $27
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 10/27/2026 2:00:00 AM to Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 10/27/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:50 AM
  
  Giessen
  Mathematikum Bus Stop
  
  11:50 AM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 10/28/2026 7:50:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/28/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Travel time is 10h 35m longer, but you will save $48

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Munich to Essen is $36 on 11/10/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Munich and Essen

See here how frequent the connections between Munich and Essen are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Munich to Essen. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Munich and Essen.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 23 buses from Munich to Essen, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Munich and Essen, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Munich to Essen

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Munich to Essen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Munich to Essen starting from $36!

Cheapest Bus	$36
Fastest Bus	8h 50m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	306.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Munich to Essen

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Munich for Essen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/18

Monday 10/19

Tuesday 10/20

Wednesday 10/21

Thursday 10/22

$38

Friday 10/23

$39

Saturday 10/24

$152

Sunday 10/25

$135

Monday 10/26

$42

Tuesday 10/27

$74

Wednesday 10/28

$88

Thursday 10/29

$88

Friday 10/30

$112

Saturday 10/31

$54

Sunday 11/01

$56

Monday 11/02

$51

Tuesday 11/03

$45

Wednesday 11/04

$45

Thursday 11/05

$45

Friday 11/06

$76

Saturday 11/07

$46

Sunday 11/08

$79

Monday 11/09

$38

Tuesday 11/10

$36

Wednesday 11/11

$37

Thursday 11/12

$40

Friday 11/13

Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Munich to Essen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Munich to Essen, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $36, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Munich to Essen. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $45.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Munich to Essen, with $36. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $43.

How to save money travelling from Munich to Essen

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Munich to Essen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Munich to Essen, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Munich to Essen are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Munich and Essen

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Munich and Essen.

Central Bus Station

Arnulfstraße 21

Fröttmaning Bus Station

Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 21

Lenbachplatz Bus Stop

Schwabing Nordfriedhof Bus Stop

Ungererstraße 128

Ost Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Central Station

Freiheit

Bergeborbeck Train Station

Kupferdreh Train Station

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Munich to Essen? Compare all modes of transports from Munich to Essen.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Munich to Essen

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Munich to Essen? Or which bus companies serve the route Munich to Essen? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Munich to Essen bus

How much does a Munich Essen bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $36 and takes 9h 50m to reach Essen. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Munich to Essen?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $36 and $180. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Essen.

On average, how many connections are available from Munich to Essen each day?

Every day, the Munich to Essen bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Munich to Essen take?

The fastest bus from Munich to Essen is offered by FlixBus and takes 8h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $44. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Munich to Essen?

The earliest bus arriving in Essen from Munich starts at 12:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Munich to Essen?

The latest bus trip departing from Munich for Essen starts at 8:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Munich Essen route?

When traveling by bus from Munich to Essen, passengers can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Essen?

You can check all the direct connections between Munich and Essen by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the Munich to Essen bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Munich Essen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Munich Essen bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Munich to Essen on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Munich to Essen?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Munich to Essen

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Munich and to Essen

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