Essen to Rotterdam Bus

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Essen to Rotterdam Route Summary

Essen to Rotterdam bus is a popular way of travelling between Germany and Netherlands.There are up to 5 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from Essen bus station at 01:40h, arriving at Rotterdam bus station at 12:15h the same day. While latest bus departs at 17:00h, arriving at 20:55h the same day.
Departure station and country Essen, Germany
Arrival station and country Rotterdam, Netherlands
Travel Distance 220 km
Average Trip Duration 06h 52min
Total Departures 5
Popular Operators FlixBus, KLR Bus
Lowest Price €13
Transportation Options Bus



Getting from Essen and Rotterdam by bus

The shortest travel distance between Essen and Rotterdam is 220 km. The fastest bus which departs at has a travel time of 03:10h. The longest travel time on the route is 10:35h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Bus companies operating the Essen to Rotterdam route

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

7.1 FlixBus
2.5 KLR Bus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Essen or Rotterdam bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Essen

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  Rotterdam

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Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €13 (One-Way) or €26 (Return).

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