The average bus between Bordeaux and Essen takes 16h 15m and the fastest bus takes 16h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bordeaux to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Bordeaux and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bordeaux is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bordeaux to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux station and arriving at Essen station via Brussels-North train station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.
Bordeaux to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.
Bordeaux to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Book your Bordeaux to Essen bus tickets online with FlixBus.
The distance between Bordeaux and Essen is 925.5 km. The road distance is 1,132 km.
You can take a bus from Bordeaux to Essen central train station via Brussels-North train station in around 16h 30m.