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Münster to Essen buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Münster and Essen takes 2h 30m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Münster 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.

2h 30m
Duration
96 km
Distance
€12
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Münster to Essen bus times

Buses run twice daily between Münster and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Münster is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:42 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 23m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 23m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 3h 23m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 23m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 3h 23m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 23m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Münster 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: 96.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Münster, Germany and Essen, Germany?

DB Bus operates a bus from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €11–15 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Four other operators also service this route.

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