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

The cheapest way to get from Augsburg to Essen is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Augsburg to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Augsburg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Augsburg and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Augsburg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Augsburg Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Augsburg to Essen?

The distance between Augsburg and Essen is 595 km. The road distance is 550.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Augsburg to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €100 - €460.

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

The train from Augsburg Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 4h 34m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Augsburg to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Augsburg to Essen train from?

Augsburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Augsburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Augsburg to Essen?

The best way to get from Augsburg to Essen is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €100 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Augsburg to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Augsburg to Essen train arrive?

Augsburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Augsburg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Augsburg to Essen is 551 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Augsburg to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Augsburg to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Augsburg to Essen by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 34m
€100–460
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Augsburg Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 27m
€35–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from Augsburg to Essen central train stationbus N27
9h 55m
€55–95
Drive 550.7 km
1. Drive from Augsburg to Essencar 550.7 km
5h 15m
€79–114
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 5m
€108–292
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 9m
€103–333
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
5h 10m
€143–420
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
5h 39m
€170–411

Augsburg to Essen by train

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Distance: 594.7 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Augsburg Hbf to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €100–460 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Augsburg to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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