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

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Essen is to bus which costs €29 - €55 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Erfurt and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Erfurt station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Essen Hbf via Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Essen?

The distance between Erfurt and Essen is 402 km. The road distance is 334.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Erfurt to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €70 - €310.

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

The train from Erfurt Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 3h 57m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Essen bus from?

Erfurt to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Erfurt to Essen?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Essen is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €70 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Erfurt to Essen bus arrive?

Erfurt to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bielefeld Brackwede train station.

Where does the Erfurt to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Erfurt to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Essen is 335 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Erfurt to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Erfurt to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 51
3h 57m
€70–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N69
2. Take the bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
6h 22m
€29–52
Drive 334.7 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Essencar 334.7 km
3h 37m
€48–69
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4h 53m
€146–387
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re1
2. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
4. Take the train from Kamen to Essen Hbftrain Re
5h 43m
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
5h 56m
€148–435
Train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
5h 3m
€172–583
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4h 40m
€136–460

Erfurt to Essen by train

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Distance: 401.5 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Essen Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €70–310 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Essen Hbf via Bielefeld Brackwede train station and Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof in around 6h 22m.

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