Bus and Coach from Essen to Brussels: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Essen to Brussels

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

today

£18

tomorrow

Thursday

Friday

£15

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	5h 55m	21:40	Essen	Central Station	03:35	Brussels	Midi Bus Station		Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 03/11/2026 21:40:00 to Midi Bus Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 04/11/2026 03:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 50m	14:55	Essen	Central Station	18:45	Brussels	North Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 06/11/2026 14:55:00 to North Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 06/11/2026 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	4h 25m	05:05	Essen	Central Station	09:30	Brussels	North Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 06/11/2026 05:05:00 to North Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 06/11/2026 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
FlixBus	3h 55m	09:35	Essen	Central Station	13:30	Brussels	North Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 06/11/2026 09:35:00 to North Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 06/11/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	5h 50m	21:35	Essen	Central Station	03:25	Brussels	Midi Bus Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 06/11/2026 21:35:00 to Midi Bus Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 07/11/2026 03:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	3h 40m	18:00	Essen	Central Station	21:40	Brussels	North Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 06/11/2026 18:00:00 to North Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 06/11/2026 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Brussels via Dusseldorf, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  5h 25m
  
  0
  
  21:00
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  21:35
  
  Dusseldorf
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £2
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 06/11/2026 21:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) arriving at 06/11/2026 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  4h 40m
  
  0
  
  21:45
  
  Dusseldorf
  Central Bus Station
  
  02:25
  
  Brussels
  Midi Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 06/11/2026 21:45:00 to Midi Bus Station, Brussels (Belgium) arriving at 07/11/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save £2

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Essen to Brussels is £11 on 28/11/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Essen and Brussels

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Essen to Brussels. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Essen and Brussels.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 4 coaches from Essen to Brussels, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Essen and Brussels, with 1 offers.

Facts about coaches from Essen to Brussels

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Essen to Brussels in one click! Book your bus ticket from Essen to Brussels starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus	£11
Fastest Bus	3h 30m
Earliest Coach	21:40
Latest Coach	21:35
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	197.3 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Essen to Brussels

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach companies leave Essen for Brussels: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/11/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/11

Tuesday 03/11

£15

Wednesday 04/11

£12

Thursday 05/11

£12

Friday 06/11

£12

Saturday 07/11

£12

Sunday 08/11

£12

Monday 09/11

£13

Tuesday 10/11

£13

Wednesday 11/11

£13

Thursday 12/11

£13

Friday 13/11

Saturday 14/11

Sunday 15/11

£12

Monday 16/11

£13

Tuesday 17/11

£13

Wednesday 18/11

£13

Thursday 19/11

£12

Friday 20/11

£13

Saturday 21/11

£13

Sunday 22/11

Monday 23/11

£13

Tuesday 24/11

£13

Wednesday 25/11

£13

Thursday 26/11

£12

Friday 27/11

£13

Saturday 28/11

£11

Sunday 29/11

The cheapest time to travel from Essen to Brussels

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

With a price starting from £12, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Essen to Brussels. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £13.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Essen to Brussels, with £11. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.

How to save money travelling from Essen to Brussels

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 Essen to Brussels 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 Essen to Brussels, 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 coaches from Essen to Brussels are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Essen and Brussels

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Essen and Brussels.

Central Bus Station

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Süd Bus Station

Am Grugapark

Bredeney Bus Stop

Freiheit Bus Stop

Midi Bus Station

Avenue Fonsny 1

North Station

Rue du Progrès 80

Congrès

Boulevard Pachéco 7

City Tours

Rue du Marché Aux Herbes 82

Delta

PONT DU, Boulevard des Invalides, 1160 BRUXELLES, Belgium

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 Essen to Brussels? Compare all modes of transports from Essen to Brussels.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Essen to Brussels

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

FAQs about the Essen to Brussels bus

How much does a Essen - Brussels coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Essen - Brussels bus trip is available from £11 and takes 3h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Essen to Brussels is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £23. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Essen - Brussels route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Essen to Brussels is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Brussels from Essen take?

The quickest coach from Essen to Brussels is provided by FlixBus and takes 3h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Essen to Brussels?

The earliest bus to Brussels departs from Essen at 21:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Essen to Brussels?

The latest bus to Brussels departs from Essen at 21:35. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Essen - Brussels route?

Passengers looking to travel from Essen to Brussels can travel with FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Brussels?

You can check all the direct connections between Essen and Brussels 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.

What can I take with me on the bus to Brussels from Essen?

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

What equipment is available for the Essen Brussels 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 travelling 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 Essen to Brussels on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Essen and to Brussels

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Essen and to Brussels. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!