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Ghent to Essen buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Ghent and Essen takes 5h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Ghent 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.

5h 15m
Duration
287 km
Distance
€30
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Ghent to Essen bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Ghent and Essen. The service departs Ghent at 9:40 AM in the morning, which arrives into Essen at 14:55:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ghent 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.

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  • Distance: 287.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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