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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Tübingen is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Tübingen is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €75 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Tübingen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Tübingen central station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Tübingen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Tübingen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Tübingen Hauptbahnhof via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Essen to Tübingen?

The distance between Essen and Tübingen is 498 km. The road distance is 437.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Tübingen without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €75 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Essen to Tübingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Tübingen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Tübingen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Tübingen?

The best way to get from Essen to Tübingen is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Essen to Tübingen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Tübingen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Tübingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Tübingen is 437 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Essen to Tübingen.

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

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

Book your Essen to Tübingen bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Tübingen?

There are 905+ hotels available in Tübingen.

Essen to Tübingen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Tübingen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Tübingen Hauptbahnhoftrain RE6a / ...
3h 53m
€78–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Tübingen central stationbus N116
9h 5m
€45–70
Drive 437.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Tübingencar 437.1 km
4h 11m
€81–117
Fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane DUS - STR
5h 46m
€129–339
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Tübingen Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6
4h 15m
€56–161
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Tübingen Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 57m
€129–271

Essen to Tübingen by train

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Distance: 497.8 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Tübingen Hauptbahnhof via Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Tübingen central station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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