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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Rennes | Essen | CheapestFastest |
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Get from Rennes to Essen
The journey takes about 18 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Rennes and Essen?
Stops in Rennes
- APlace de la gare, 35000 Rennes, France
- B
3 Place Henri Terrière
3 Place Henri Terrière, 35200 Rennes, 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 Rennes 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 Rennes to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Rennes to Essen start from $68. The average price for this route is around $116. 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 Rennes to Essen?
The average bus travel time from Rennes to Essen is 18h 35m, covering a distance of 726 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 25m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus.
Which bus companies service the Rennes to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Rennes to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Rennes to Essen at 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rennes to Essen?
A bus trip from Rennes to Essen generates an estimated 18 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 Rennes 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 Rennes 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 Rennes 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 Rennes 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 Rennes to Essen was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $64To 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 $64 to $123 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 $64 which is on 2025-12-01.
Usually FlixBus 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.
