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

The cheapest way to get from Bünde to Essen is to drive which costs €24 - €40 and takes 1h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bünde to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Bünde and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bünde to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bünde, Wellensiekplatz and arriving at Essen Hbf via Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Bünde and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bünde to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bünde and arriving at Essen Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Bünde to Essen?

The distance between Bünde and Essen is 176 km. The road distance is 171.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bünde to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Bünde to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bünde to Essen bus from?

Bünde to Essen bus services, operated by Herford E, depart from Bünde, Wellensiekplatz station.

Where do I catch the Bünde to Essen train from?

Bünde to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Bünde station.

Train or bus from Bünde to Essen?

The best way to get from Bünde to Essen is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €140. Alternatively, you can line 646 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Bünde to Essen bus arrive?

Bünde to Essen bus services, operated by Herford E, arrive at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.

Where does the Bünde to Essen train arrive?

Bünde to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bünde to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bünde to Essen is 172 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Bünde to Essen.

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

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

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Bünde to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 646 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bünde to Essen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bünde to Osnabrück Hbftrain Stoptrein RB61 / ...
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 11m
€32–139
Drive 171.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bünde to Essencar 171.5 km
1h 39m
€25–36
Line 646 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bünde, Wellensiekplatz to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBbus 646
2. Take the bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
2h 57m
Line 646 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bünde, Wellensiekplatz to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBbus 646
2. Take the train from Herford to Essen Hbftrain Re
2h 29m

Bünde to Essen by train

209Weekly Trains

2h 11mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.3 km
Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a train from Bünde to Essen Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bünde, Wellensiekplatz to Essen Hbf via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB, Herford, Bielefeld Hbf, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, and Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof in around 2h 57m.

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