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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | La Rochelle | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | CheapestFastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:57 AM CET.
Get from La Rochelle to Essen
The journey takes about 20 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in La Rochelle and Essen?
Stops in La Rochelle
- A
Gare routière de La Rochelle
Place Pierre Sémard, 17000 La Rochelle, France - B
La Rochelle (Gare routière)
9 Place de Verdun, 17000 La Rochelle, France - C
Avenue Jean Moulin
1 Avenue Jean Moulin, 17000 La Rochelle, France
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from La Rochelle to Essen by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from La Rochelle to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from La Rochelle to Essen start from $145. The average price for this route is around $182. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from La Rochelle to Essen?
The average bus travel time from La Rochelle to Essen is 20h 20m, covering a distance of 838 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the La Rochelle to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from La Rochelle to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from La Rochelle to Essen at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from La Rochelle to Essen?
A bus trip from La Rochelle to Essen generates an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from La Rochelle to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from La Rochelle to Essen?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from La Rochelle to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from La Rochelle to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from La Rochelle to Essen was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $174To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from La Rochelle to Essen, as early as possible.
