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Swansea to Essen buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Swansea and Essen takes 18h 18m and the fastest bus takes 17h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Swansea 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.

18h 18m
Duration
948 km
Distance
€108
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Swansea to Essen bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Swansea and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 18h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBus17h 40m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBus19h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBus18h 25m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBus18h 45m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBus17h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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: 948.4 km
  • Duration: 18h 18m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Essen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Essen central train station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 18h 25m.

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