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How to get fromDarmstadt to Essen Hbfby train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Darmstadt to Essen Hbf by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    2h 45m
    €49–117
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Darmstadt to Essenrideshare rideshare 258.2 km
    2h 58m
    €10–17
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darmstadt central train station to Essen central train stationbus bus N27 / ...
    4h 40m
    €24–40
  4. Drive  257 km

    1. Drive from Darmstadt to Essen Hbfcar car 257 km
    2h 17m
    €38–55
  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane FRA - DUS
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain train
    2h 53m
    €106–152
  6. Train via Darmstadt Nord

    1. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Ice
    4h 34m
    €64–129

Darmstadt to Essen Hbf by train

Calendar154Weekly Trains
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€49Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and Essen Hbf, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Darmstadt central train station to Essen central train station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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