The average bus between Erkrath and Essen Hbf takes 1h 51m and the fastest bus takes 1h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Erkrath to Essen Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Erkrath and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Erkrath is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 27m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Erkrath to Essen Hbf? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Erkrath to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Erkrath Erkrath S station and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Erkrath to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Erkrath Erkrath S station.
Erkrath to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
The distance between Erkrath and Essen Hbf is 26.5 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a bus from Erkrath Erkrath S to Essen central train station via Düsseldorf Hbf and Düsseldorf central bus station in around 1h 41m.