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Bus Rotterdam to Essen: Trip Overview

Bus Rotterdam to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$22
Average bus trip duration3h 55m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure12:20 AM
Distance114 miles (183 km)
Latest bus departure11:50 PM

Rotterdam to Essen Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures5
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:20AM - 11:50PM
Minimum Price$12
Average Ticket Price$22
Minimum Trip Duration3h10m
Average Bus Trip Duration3h55m
Distance114 miles (183 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, BlaBlaBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Rotterdam - Essen

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Essen without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The average travel time from Rotterdam to Essen is about 3h 55m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 3h 10m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 114 miles (183 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Rotterdam and Essen is 114 miles (183 km).

About 5 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. The number of buses from Rotterdam to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Rotterdam to Essen as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates between 12:20 AM and 11:50 PM.

If you're headed to Essen from Rotterdam, chances are that your bus will leave from Busstation Rotterdam Centraal and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. With prices starting at $12, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

You can expect to pay around $22 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $12 to $57, so it's good to do your research before booking.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Rotterdam to Essen but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Rotterdam to Essen.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Rotterdam to Essen.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Rotterdam to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Rotterdam to Essen?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time3h 55mAvg Price$22Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeCarpoolTravel Time3hAvg Price$22Daily Departures2

The best way to travel between Rotterdam and Essen is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $22 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $12. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Essen, choose the bus, as it will take you from Rotterdam to Essen in about 3h - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Rotterdam by bus?

Bus from Essen to Rotterdam

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