Skip to main content

Essen to Ghent Bus

from £18.49

What to expect of your trip

Fast, easy, and affordable options from Essen to Ghent

Avg. trip duration

5 hr 0 mins

Card icon

Avg. distance

182 miles

Card icon

Cheapest trip

From £18.49

Card icon

1

Avg. trips a day

Card icon

On this page

Bus stations and stops in Essen

Please note: your ticket will contain the most up-to-date address information.

Onboard services are subject to availability

Where to next?
Discover our travel map with over 8000 destinations worldwide.
Explore the map
Vehicle passing through a city

Digital ticket & live tracking

Discover the FlixBus app

Book trips
Your tickets
Track your trip
Always in the know
Get it on Google Play Download on the App Store
FlixBus app on phone

Scan to download the App

Trusted by 500+ million passengers

Frequently asked questions

Passengers travelling from Essen to Ghent by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Essen to Ghent route feature onboard restrooms.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Essen -Ghent route are equipped with free WiFi.
Every FlixBus coach between Essen and Ghent is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, night coach services run from Essen to Ghent. Check the timetable and pick the option that works for you!
Yes, weekend bus options are available from Essen to Ghent. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
In Essen, there are 3 coach stops. As for Ghent, it's served by a single stop: Ghent (Dampoort). You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Essen and Ghent. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
The day's last coach departure from Essen to Ghent is set for 21:40.
The first coach service from Essen to Ghent is at 03:00.
The route between Essen and Ghent generally takes about 5 hours by coach and covers approximately 181 miles.
Bus tickets from Essen to Ghent with FlixBus are available from as low as £18.49.

Bus travel from Essen to Ghent: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Essen and Ghent starting from £18.49.
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Essen to Ghent lasts approximately 5 hours.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Essen and Ghent is 181 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules Essen-Ghent: to check departure times of coaches between Essen and Ghent, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 4 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Essen, there are 3 coach stops. As for Ghent, it's served by a single stop: Ghent (Dampoort). You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Night buses: night bus services are available to depart Essen in the evening and arrive at Ghent in total comfort.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart Essen on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in Ghent.