Bus Tickets from Essen to Rennes

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from US$101
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from US$97
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Next departures to Rennes

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Rennes
    Destination location: Gare Routière
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Rennes
    Destination location: Gare Routière
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Rennes
    Destination location: Rennes
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Rennes
    Destination location: Gare Routière
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Rennes
    Destination location: Gare Routière
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Rennes

Bus
Average PriceUS$70 - US$188Average Duration17h
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Train
Average PriceUS$85 - US$142Average Duration19h 37m
17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Essen to Rennes

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Rennes. The journey takes about 17 hours, and with fares starting at just US$70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
17hAverage Duration
US$70Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Rennes: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$111
Average Bus Trip Duration17h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure5:20am
Distance726 km
Latest bus departure10:15pm

Essen to Rennes Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Rennes

  1. What is the distance between Essen and Rennes?

    The distance between Essen and Rennes is around 728 km (452 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Rennes?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen, and end it at Gare Routière, in Rennes.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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07-28
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07-29
US$66
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08-01
US$99
08-02
US$92
08-03
US$82
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Rennes was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of US$66

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Rennes, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$66 to US$185 for a bus ticket from Essen to Rennes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$82 which is on 2025-08-03.

Usually Flixbus (DE) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Essen to Rennes, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Essen to Rennes will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Bus from Essen to Rennes

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Train from Essen to Rennes

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