Rome2Rio

How to get fromEssen to Halle (Saale)by train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Halle (Saale)

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Halle (Saale) by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain train 51
    4h 35m
    €85–380

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Hallebus bus 1304 / ...
    5h 15m
    €30–60

  3. Drive 389.9 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Halle (Saale)car car 389.9 km
    3h 59m
    €56–81

  4. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane plane DUS - LEJ
    4h 54m
    €132–373

  5. Train via Braunschweig

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 10
    2. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain train 55 / ...
    5h 22m
    €85–360

  6. Train via Dortmund

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain train 55 / ...
    5h 43m
    €86–366

  7. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane plane FRA - LEJ
    4h 25m
    €150–394

  8. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane plane DUS - BER
    2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain train
    4h 44m
    €130–396

  9. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane plane DUS - DRS
    2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain train
    5h 13m
    €157–520

  10. Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane plane CGN - BER
    3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain train
    5h 21m
    €115–425

Essen to Halle (Saale) by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€85Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Essen to Halle (Saale).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 487 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Halle (Saale), Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf once a week. Tickets cost €85–380 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Halle 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers