What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Essen is to rideshare which costs €5 - €10 and takes 1h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €15 - €23.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aachen station west station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen-Rothe Erde and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Aachen to Essen?

The distance between Aachen and Essen is 122 km. The road distance is 112.4 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Essen without a car is to train via Viersen which takes 1h 52m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Essen?

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Aachen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Essen bus from?

Aachen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Essen train from?

Aachen to Essen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen West station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Essen?

The best way to get from Aachen to Essen is to train via Viersen which takes 1h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €23 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Aachen to Essen bus arrive?

Aachen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Aachen to Essen train arrive?

Aachen to Essen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Moenchengladbach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Essen is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Aachen to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Essen?

Book your Aachen to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Essen?

Book your Aachen to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2584+ hotels available in Essen.

Can I share a ride from Aachen to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aachen and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Aachen to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

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There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Essen by train, bus, car, train (Eurostar), or rideshare

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Train via Viersen
best
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Moenchengladbach Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
1h 52m
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Aachen to Essenrideshare 112.2 km
1h 38m
€5–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N1153 / ...
3h 5m
€14–23
Drive 112.4 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Essencar 112.4 km
1h 10m
€16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Essen Hbftrain Re
1h 56m
€25–120

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Distance: 122.2 km
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen West to Essen Hbf via MG Hbf /Europaplatz in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 3h 5m. OrionBus also services this route once daily.

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