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Coach trips from Manchester to Essen

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Find the cheapest buses from Manchester to Essen

Looking for cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Essen? FlixBus has got you covered. The distance between Manchester and Essen is 545 miles. We can get you there in 22 hours 15 minutes, and you can expect on your journey.

FlixBus has a large nationwide network, so you can keep travelling with us once you reach Essen. Coach tickets for this connection cost £100.99 on average, but you can find a coach and book coach trips for as little as £79.99.

So how do you find cheap coach tickets? Be sure to book in advance on our website or via the FlixBus App. When booking coach travel through the App, your ticket will be stored directly on your phone, making bus travel even greener and more convenient!

Travelling from Manchester to Essen

With 5 bus routes per day, it’s easy to fit coach trips to Essen into your schedule.

Travelling with FlixBus isn’t just quick, it’s cheap too. If you book coach tickets in advance online or using the app, you can expect to pay as little as £79.99 for a ticket between Manchester and Essen, , but prices might go up in high season or if buses are full, getting to an average of £100.99. That’s still a great saving compared to train, car or plane travel!

What’s more, travel by coach is one of the most sustainable modes of transport. We’re working towards making our entire FlixBus fleet 100% carbon neutral, and every customer can offset their carbon footprint by making a donation when they purchase their bus tickets.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Manchester to Essen

Once you’ve booked your bus tickets through the FlixBus App using one of our secure payment methods, you just need to bring your phone to use as your ticket - and your luggage, of course. Don’t worry about packing light as you can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of hold luggage for your journey, with no hold luggage restrictions.

Want to be guaranteed the best seat in the house? You can reserve a seat when you book coach tickets. Opt for a classic seat, a table seat, a panorama seat for a great view, or reserve the free seat beside you for extra space.

Once you’ve stowed your luggage away and settled in, sit back and enjoy the journey with onboard hospitality and other services available on your FlixBus. Some services you can look forward to on FlixBus coach trips include free coach Wi-Fi onboard, toilets and plug sockets. Whether you need to fire off some emails during your trip or you want to relax and enjoy the ride, we’ve got you covered.

Onboard services are subject to availability