Bus Tickets from Essen to Rostock

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Next departures for Essen to Rostock on October 13
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
RostockNo tags
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
RostockNo tags
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
RostockNo tags
FlixBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Rostock

Bus
Average PriceUS$45 - US$85Average Duration14h 15m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$37 - US$193Average Duration6h 35m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$41 - US$41Average Duration5h
19kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Rostock

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Rostock. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just US$41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
5hAverage Duration
US$41Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Rostock: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$63
Average Bus Trip Duration14h 15m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance455 km
Latest bus departure10:45pm

Essen to Rostock Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Rostock

  1. What is the travel distance from Essen to Rostock?

    Essen and Rostock are 454 km (282 miles) apart.

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

    Buses departing from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen will take you to Rostock Ferry Terminal in Rostock.

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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 Essen to Rostock was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of US$59

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

You can expect to pay from US$59 to US$96 for a bus ticket from Essen to Rostock based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$59 which is on 2025-10-15.

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 Rostock!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Essen to Rostock, 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 Rostock 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 Rostock.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

Bus from Rostock to Essen

You can also go to Rostock by train

Train from Essen to Rostock

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