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How to get from Bruges to Essen?

Planning to travel to Bruges from Essen and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Bruges to Essen, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Bruges and Essen, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (SNCB-NMBS, Thalys, Deutsche Bahn, Blablabus or FlixBus), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Bruges to Essen, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Bruges Essen trip.

For your trip from Bruges to Essen, you have several transportation options

Bus tickets from Bruges to Essen

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Bruges to Essen, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Bruges to Essen train tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Bruges Essen train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Bruges Essen

Carpooling from Bruges to Essen is perfect if you want to travel to Essen in good company and reduce transportation costs. But there may be limited flexibility in terms of schedules and pickup points in either Bruges or Essen.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Bruges to Essen transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Bruges Essen Travel Information

Departure city
Bruges
Belgium
Destination city
Essen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Distance
164 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by bus and carpooling
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Plan your trip from Bruges to Essen easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Bruges to Essen easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Bruges and Essen that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like SNCB-NMBS, Thalys, Deutsche Bahn, Blablabus or FlixBus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Bruges and Essen with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Bruges and Essen

Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Bruges to Essen?
Price The price of bus tickets from Bruges to Essen are often much cheaper than train or plane tickets to Essen (and sometimes cheaper than carpooling as well), making it an affordable option for budget-conscious travelers.
Travel time Buses from Bruges to Essen are mostly much slower than trains to Essen to cover the 164 mi distance of the trip.
Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Bruges to Essen?
Flexible Carpooling from Bruges to Essen is often more flexible than other modes of transportation.
Feeling insecure It may happen that you feel unsafe in the car with the driver, because of his attitude or the way he drives.
Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Bruges to Essen?
Comfort Trains between Bruges and Essen generally offer more legroom and extra comfort for travelers.
Flexibility Bruges Essen train schedules can be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains when needed.

Where to start from in Bruges? Where do I arrive in Essen?

Bruges Departure Bus Stations

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Departure stations in Bruges

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Brugge-Sint-Pieters
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Essen arrival bus stations

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Essen Arrival Stations

Essen Hbf
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Essen West
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Essen-Frohnhausen
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Essen-Steele
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Essen-Steele Ost
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Essen-Altenessen
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Essen-Eiberg
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Essen Stadtwald
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Bus Bruges Essen

The average price of a bus ticket for the trip Bruges-Essen varies depending on the carrier and the time of booking. On certain busy dates, prices can double! Compare all Bruges-Essen bus prices on Vivanoda.

The frequency of departures to Bruges from Essen varies depending on the carrier, the time period and the day of the week. To get a complete overview of all bus departures to Essen, please specify your departure date and start a search on Vivanoda.

Passengers are generally allowed to take luggage on the Bruges-Essen bus, but it is important to check the weight and size limits with the carrier. The number of pieces of luggage is also very often limited.

Bus companies Bruges Essen

Blablabus
Blablabus
FlixBus
FlixBus
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Trains Bruges Essen

Trains between Bruges and Essen are equipped with power outlets and free Wi-Fi for passengers. Power outlets are available in most cars, while the Wi-Fi connection may be unstable in some areas.

Of course passengers can take luggage with them on the train from Bruges to Essen. There is no weight limit, but some train companies limit the amount of luggage you can take and require you to pay a supplement. On the other hand, the size of the luggage should be reasonable due to the often limited space inside the trains.

It is recommended to book your train ticket from Bruges to Essen at least a few weeks in advance to get the best price.

Train companies between Bruges and Essen

SNCB-NMBS
SNCB-NMBS
Thalys
Thalys
Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
EuroBahn
EuroBahn
HKX
HKX
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
ÖBB
ÖBB
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Carpool Bruges Essen

Carpooling is considered a greener option than other modes of transportation, as it reduces CO2 emissions by reducing the number of cars on the road. However, this depends on the number of people sharing the same vehicle and the fuel consumption of the vehicle.

Carpooling is generally considered a safe option for traveling between Bruges and Essen. However, it is important to check driver reviews and ratings before booking a trip. It is also recommended that you only share your personal details with people you trust.

Carpool drivers often have restrictions on large luggage due to the limited space in the vehicle. It is therefore recommended that you contact the driver prior to your Bruges Essen trip to discuss these issues.

Carpooling platform Bruges Essen

Blablacar
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