What is the distance between Essen and Rome?

About 708 miles (1142 km) separate Essen and Rome.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Rome?

If you're headed to Rome from Essen, chances are that your bus will leave from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Rome?

Once in Rome, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Santa Costanza, Spanish Steps, Domus Aurea – Nero’s Golden House, Teatro dell'Opera di Roma and Colosseum.

Bus Essen to Rome from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Essen to Rome on October 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:55am	Essen	1d 10h	8:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Essen to Rome on October 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	1d	6:25pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	CheapestFastest
	9:55am	Essen	1d 10h	8:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:55pm	HBF	1d 1h	6:25pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 12:47 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Rome.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$106 - $254	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$81 - $81	Average Duration15h 40m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Essen to Rome

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

3bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

$106Cheapest ticket

29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Rome: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$129

Average bus trip duration1d 2h

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure8:40am

Distance710 miles (1145 km)

Latest bus departure10:15pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,859 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/510,969 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/510,859 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

IT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Ecolines, Infobus, RegioJet

Essen to Rome Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Essen to Rome. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Bus service from Essen to Rome will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

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

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Rome?

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Stops in Rome

A - Rome Tiburtina Bus Station

B - Rome Ciampino Airport

C - Rome Fiumicino Airport

D - Castro Pretorio

E - Roma

F - Anagnina

Frequently asked questions for your trip Essen - Rome

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$36

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$120

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The cheapest trip from Essen to Rome was searched and found on Oct 10, 2025 with a price of $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 $36 to $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 $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 travelers 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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Bus Essen to Rome: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Essen and Rome?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Essen - Rome

What is the distance between Essen and Rome?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Rome?

What are the best sights and things to do in Rome?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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