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There are 5 ways to get from Neumünster to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Neumünster to Hamburg Hbftrain train Re70 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    4h 49m
    €69–144
  2. Train via Essen Central Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Neumünster to Hamburg Hbftrain train Re70 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Essen Central Stationtrain train Flx20
    5h 4m
    €37–69
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Neumünster ZOB/Bahnhof to S Hamburg Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hamburg Airport to Hanover central bus stationbus bus 198 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus bus
    7h 51m
  4. Drive  413.4 km

    1. Drive from Neumünster to Essencar car 413.4 km
    3h 30m
    €77–111
  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Neumünster ZOB/Bahnhof to S Hamburg Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane HAM - DUS
    3h 31m

Neumünster to Essen by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€69Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Neumünster, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Neumünster to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neumünster ZOB/Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Airport, Hanover central bus station, and Hannover Hbf in around 7h 51m.

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