Bus Tickets from Rotterdam to Essen

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Next departures to Essen

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 7 at
    Departure city: Rotterdam
    Departure location: Rotterdam CS
    Arrival time: September 7 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: September 7 at
    Departure city: Rotterdam
    Departure location: Rotterdam CS
    Arrival time: September 7 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 7 at
    Departure city: Rotterdam
    Departure location: Rotterdam Centraal Station
    Arrival time: September 8 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 7 at
    Departure city: Rotterdam
    Departure location: Rotterdam CS
    Arrival time: September 7 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 7 at
    Departure city: Rotterdam
    Departure location: Rotterdam CS
    Arrival time: September 7 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Rotterdam to Essen

Bus
Average PriceUS$19 - US$79Average Duration4h 20m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average PriceUS$26 - US$95Average Duration3h 2m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$22 - US$31Average Duration2h 30m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Rotterdam to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
2h 30mAverage Duration
US$22Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rotterdam to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$36
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 20m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:20am
Distance183 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Rotterdam to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rotterdam - Essen

  1. What is the distance between Rotterdam and Essen?

    It's about 183 km (114 miles) from Rotterdam to Essen.

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Busstation Rotterdam Centraal, in Rotterdam, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rotterdam to Essen was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of US$33

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

You can expect to pay from US$33 to US$36 for a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$33 which is on 2025-09-04.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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