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

The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Essen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Magdeburg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Magdeburg and arriving at Südviertel, Essen. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Magdeburg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Magdeburg to Essen?

The distance between Magdeburg and Essen is 383 km. The road distance is 385.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €65 - €270.

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

The train from Magdeburg Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 3h 37m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Essen bus from?

Magdeburg to Essen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Magdeburg station.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Magdeburg to Essen?

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Essen is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €65 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Magdeburg to Essen bus arrive?

Magdeburg to Essen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Where does the Magdeburg to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Magdeburg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Magdeburg to Essen is 385 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Magdeburg to Essen.

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

Book your Magdeburg to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 37m
€65–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
3h 52m
€30–55
Drive 385.2 km
1. Drive from Magdeburg to Essencar 385.2 km
3h 12m
€56–80
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4h 41m
€117–368
Train via Löhne
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Weddel, Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Weddel(Braunschw) to Hildesheim Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Loehne(Westf)train Rb
4. Take the train from Loehne(Westf) to Essen Hbftrain Re
5h 56m

Magdeburg to Essen by train

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Distance: 383.2 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €65–270 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Magdeburg to Südviertel, Essen once daily, and the journey takes 3h 52m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week.

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