Next departures

Next departures for Essen to Rotterdam on September 19
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Rotterdam CSCheapestFastest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Essen
Rotterdam Centraal StationNo tags
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Rotterdam CSNo tags
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Rotterdam CSNo tags
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Rotterdam CSNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Rotterdam.

Average Price$17 - $63Average Duration3h 55m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Average Price$26 - $95Average Duration2h 44m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$23 - $24Average Duration3h
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Rotterdam

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Rotterdam. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3hAverage Duration
$23Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Rotterdam: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$20
Average bus trip duration3h 55m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure3:00am
Distance114 miles (183 km)
Latest bus departure9:00pm

Essen to Rotterdam Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Essen - Rotterdam

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Rotterdam was searched and found on Sep 23, 2025 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $55 for a bus ticket from Essen to Rotterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-09-23.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus 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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Essen to Rotterdam.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Essen to Rotterdam, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Essen to Rotterdam that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Essen to Rotterdam, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Rotterdam?

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