What is the best way to travel from Brussels Airport to Essen?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses to Essen from Brussels Airport. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Brussels Airport?
You can reach Essen with just £22 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus3h 55m013:40Brussels AirportBrussels Airport17:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Brussels Airport, Brussels Airport (Belgium) at 14/08/2025 13:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 14/08/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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FlixBus3h 55m013:40Brussels AirportBrussels Airport17:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Brussels Airport, Brussels Airport (Belgium) at 16/08/2025 13:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 16/08/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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What are the fastest trips from Brussels Airport to Essen?
You can get to Essen from Brussels Airport in just 3h 55m with a Bus from FlixBus. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus3h 55m013:40Brussels AirportBrussels Airport17:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Brussels Airport, Brussels Airport (Belgium) at 14/08/2025 13:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 14/08/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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FlixBus3h 55m013:40Brussels AirportBrussels Airport17:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Brussels Airport, Brussels Airport (Belgium) at 16/08/2025 13:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 16/08/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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Bus from Brussels Airport to Essen
What are the most popular stations in Brussels Airport and Essen?
In Brussels Airport, you will usually depart from Brussels Airport or Brussels -Zaventem Airport, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Brussels Airport? With 1 connections between 1 Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Brussels Airport and Essen, you can pay as low as £22 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from FlixBus: you will get to Essen in just 3h 55m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Brussels Airport and Essen are FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Brussels Airport and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Zaventem or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Brussels South Charleroi Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Brussels Airport to Essen?
The most popular companies between Brussels Airport and Essen, are FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
All you need to know when you travel from Brussels Airport to Essen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Brussels Airport to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Brussels Airport to Essen
How can I reach Essen from Brussels Airport?
Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Bus, with which you can get to Essen from Brussels Airport.
How far is Essen from Brussels Airport?
The distance between Brussels Airport and Essen is 186.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Brussels Airport and Essen?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 32 kgs, and a flight 46 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Brussels Airport to Essen?
You can get to Essen with just £22 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Brussels Airport to Essen?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 3h 55m with a Bus from FlixBus.
More routes to Brussels Airport and to Essen
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Brussels Airport and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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