Rotterdam to Essen bus is a popular way of travelling between Netherlands and Germany.There are up to 6 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Rotterdam at 00:20h, arriving at Essen at 04:10h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:50h, arriving at 04:10h the following day.
Departure station and country
Rotterdam, Netherlands
The shortest travel distance between Rotterdam and Essen is 137 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 05:20 has a travel time of 03:10h.
The longest travel time on the route is 11:30h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: wifi, restroom and food allowed.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Essen earlier, there
are 4 overnight coaches from Rotterdam to Essen.
The overnight coaches depart between 21:10 and 23:50 and arrive between 04:10 and 08:40
the following day.
Bus companies operating the Rotterdam to Essen route
FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 1352 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.
Over 1352 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Rotterdam to Essen. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below.
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