Bus Tickets from Essen to Rome

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Next departures for Essen to Rome on October 12
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
BlaBlaCar Bus
Essen
Rome Tiburtina Bus StationCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Rome

Bus
Average PriceUS$106 - US$254Average Duration1d 2h
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$81 - US$81Average Duration15h 40m
48kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Essen to Rome

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Rome. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$106, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
US$106Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Rome: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$129
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 2h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure8:40am
Distance1145 km
Latest bus departure10:15pm

Essen to Rome Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Essen to Rome, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Rome

  1. What is the distance between Essen and Rome?

    The distance covered from Essen to Rome is 1142 km (708 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen, and end it at Rome Tiburtina Bus Station, in Rome.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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10-09
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10-10
US$36
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10-12
US$120
10-13
US$103
10-14
US$127
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Rome was searched and found on Oct 10, 2025 with a price of US$36

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

You can expect to pay from US$36 to US$127 for a bus ticket from Essen to Rome based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$103 which is on 2025-10-13.

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

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Essen and Rome!

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

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 Rome that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Essen to Rome.

Did you know?

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

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

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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