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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Eisenach is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Eisenach is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Eisenach?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Eisenach station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Eisenach central bus station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Eisenach?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Eisenach. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Eisenach Hbf via Hamm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Essen to Eisenach?

The distance between Essen and Eisenach is 345 km. The road distance is 278.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Eisenach without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Essen to Eisenach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Eisenach bus from?

Essen to Eisenach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Eisenach train from?

Essen to Eisenach train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Eisenach?

The best way to get from Essen to Eisenach is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Essen to Eisenach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Eisenach train arrive?

Essen to Eisenach train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hamm(Westf)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Eisenach?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Eisenach is 278 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Essen to Eisenach.

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

Book your Essen to Eisenach train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Eisenach?

There are 773+ hotels available in Eisenach.

Essen to Eisenach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and night train

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Eisenach by train, bus, car, or night train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hamm to Eisenach Hbftrain 51
4h 31m
€55–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Eisenach central bus stationbus 020
6h 50m
€29–49
Drive 278.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Eisenachcar 278.2 km
2h 50m
€41–59
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bebra Bahnhoftrain Rb5 / ...
3. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Eisenach Westtrain Rb6
5h 12m
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehenighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Kassel Am Stern to Eschwege Stadtbahnhofbus 200
3. Take the bus from Eschwege Stadtbahnhof to Eisenach, Alexanderstraßebus 170
7h 23m

Essen to Eisenach by train

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 344.9 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Eisenach Hbf via Hamm in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Eisenach central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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