Bus Tickets from Rostock to Essen

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Next departures for Rostock to Essen on October 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Rostock central bus station
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitCheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain
Rostock central bus station
HBFFastest
Flixbus
Warnemünde Werft
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
Flixbus
Warnemünde Strand
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Rostock to Essen

Bus
Average PriceUS$27 - US$31Average Duration14h 15m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$34 - US$173Average Duration6h 45m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$23 - US$41Average Duration5h 10m
19kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Rostock to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
5h 10mAverage Duration
US$23Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rostock to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$31
Average Bus Trip Duration14h 15m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance451 km
Latest bus departure6:50pm

Rostock to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rostock - Essen

  1. How far is Rostock from Essen?

    The distance between Rostock and Essen is around 454 km (282 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rostock to Essen?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Rostock Ferry Terminal, in Rostock, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rostock to Essen was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of US$56

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rostock to Essen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$56 to US$83 for a bus ticket from Rostock to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$56 which is on 2025-10-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Rostock to Essen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Rostock to Essen, 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 Rostock to Essen that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Rostock by bus?

Bus from Essen to Rostock

You can also go to Essen by train

Train from Rostock to Essen

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