What is the travel distance from Rennes to Essen?

It's about 728 km (452 miles) from Rennes to Essen.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rennes to Essen?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gare Routière, in Rennes, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

Bus Rennes to Essen from $64 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Rennes to Essen on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:50pm	Rennes	19h 55m	7:45pm	Essen	Cheapest
	1:30pm	Gare Routière	16h 55m	6:25am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	7:15pm	Gare Routière	19h 40m	2:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:30pm	Gare Routière	19h 34m	9:04am	HBF	No tags
	10:20pm	Gare Routière	20h 15m	6:35pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

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Get from Rennes to Essen

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

18h 35mAverage Duration

726 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Rennes and Essen?

Stops in Rennes

A
Gare Routière
Place de la gare, 35000 Rennes, France
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B
3 Place Henri Terrière
3 Place Henri Terrière, 35200 Rennes, France

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

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FlixBus

3.5/511,424 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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3.5/511,152 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rennes to Essen by bus

What is the travel distance from Rennes to Essen?
It's about 728 km (452 miles) from Rennes to Essen.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rennes to Essen?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gare Routière, in Rennes, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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Today

$94

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11-29

$67

The cheapest trip from Rennes to Essen was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $67

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

You can expect to pay from $67 to $174 for a bus ticket from Rennes to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $67 which is on 2025-11-29.