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

The cheapest way to get from Bernburg to Essen is to train and bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bernburg to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Bernburg and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bernburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bernburg and arriving at Südviertel, Essen via Magdeburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Bernburg and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bernburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bernburg Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf via Guesten and Magdeburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Bernburg to Essen?

The distance between Bernburg and Essen is 438 km. The road distance is 380.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bernburg to Essen without a car is to train via Magdeburg which takes 5h 33m and costs €75 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Bernburg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bernburg to Essen bus from?

Bernburg to Essen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Magdeburg station.

Where do I catch the Bernburg to Essen train from?

Bernburg to Essen train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Guesten station.

Train or bus from Bernburg to Essen?

The best way to get from Bernburg to Essen is to train via Magdeburg which takes 5h 33m and costs €75 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Bernburg to Essen bus arrive?

Bernburg to Essen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Where does the Bernburg to Essen train arrive?

Bernburg to Essen train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bernburg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bernburg to Essen is 380 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Bernburg to Essen.

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

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Train via Magdeburg
best
1. Take the train from Guesten to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 33m
€77–291
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bernburg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the bus from Halle to Essen central train stationbus 1304 / ...
7h 5m
€39–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
6h 13m
Drive 380.1 km
1. Drive from Bernburg to Essencar 380.1 km
4h 35m
€55–79
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bernburg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
6h 11m
€141–386
Train
1. Take the train from Köthen to Hagen Hbftrain 55
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
6h 45m
€90–324
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bernburg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
5h 30m
€129–398
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bernburg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 22m
€148–368
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Köthen to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
6h 40m
€165–550
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bernburg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 18m
€123–426

Bernburg to Essen by train

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Distance: 438 km
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Bernburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bernburg Hbf to Essen Hbf via Guesten and Magdeburg Hbf in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Magdeburg to Südviertel, Essen once daily, and the journey takes 3h 52m.

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