| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | FlixBus | Standard | 01:20 | 07:10 | $30.40 | |
Bus | Blablacar Bus | Standard AC | 03:15 | 08:40 | $28.69 | |
Bus | Blablacar Bus | Standard AC | 14:00 | 08:40 | $57.38 | |
Bus | Blablacar Bus | Standard AC | 14:10 | 19:45 | $16.00 | |
Bus | FlixBus | Standard | 15:55 | 21:25 | $18.26 | |
Train | Eurostar | Eurostar Standard | 17:25 | 20:08 | $133.64 | |
Train | Eurostar | Eurostar Plus | 17:25 | 20:08 | $138.29 | |
Train | Eurostar | Eurostar Premier | 17:25 | 20:08 | $126.67 | |
Train | Eurostar | Eurostar Standard | 19:25 | 22:15 | $91.80 | |
Train | Eurostar | Eurostar Plus | 19:25 | 22:15 | $115.05 | |
Train | Eurostar | Eurostar Premier | 19:25 | 22:15 | $138.29 |
Travelling between Brussels and Essen is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 638.58 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 21.47.
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 26 hours to travel between Brussels and Essen depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Brussels and Essen. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 30m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 1h 25m to reach Essen.
Travelling between Brussels and Essen can be as cheap as USD 21.47 if you opt for a Blablacar Bus bus and as expensive as USD 638.58 if you buy a Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Brussels to Essen.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Blablacar Bus
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $21 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h 30m |
| Earliest Departure | 3:15 AM |
| Latest Departure | 8:45 PM |
| Departures per day | 25 |
| Distance | 235 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Blablacar Bus, Brussels Airlines, Eurostar, Eurowings, KLM, Lufthansa |