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

The cheapest way to get from Oberhausen to Essen is to rideshare which costs €2 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Oberhausen to Essen is to train which takes 13 min and costs €2 - €10.

Is there a direct bus between Oberhausen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oberhausen Hbf and arriving at Essen West S. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Oberhausen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oberhausen Hbf and arriving at Essen Altenessen Bf. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Oberhausen to Essen?

The distance between Oberhausen and Essen is 12 km. The road distance is 12.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Oberhausen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs €2 - €10.

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

The train from Oberhausen Hbf to Essen Altenessen Bf takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Oberhausen to Essen bus from?

Oberhausen to Essen bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Oberhausen to Essen train from?

Oberhausen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Oberhausen to Essen?

The best way to get from Oberhausen to Essen is to train which takes 13 min and costs €2 - €10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €4 - €6 and takes 39 min.

Where does the Oberhausen to Essen bus arrive?

Oberhausen to Essen bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Essen West S station.

Where does the Oberhausen to Essen train arrive?

Oberhausen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Altenessen Bf station.

Can I drive from Oberhausen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Oberhausen to Essen is 12 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Oberhausen to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2788+ hotels available in Essen.

Can I share a ride from Oberhausen to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Oberhausen and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Oberhausen to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Oberhausen to Essen by train, bus, rideshare, tram, taxi, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Essen Altenessen Bftrain Rb32 / ...
13 min
€2–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oberhausen Hbf to Essen West Sbus S3
39 min
€4–6
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Oberhausen to Essenrideshare 17.9 km
29 min
€2
Line 105 tram
1. Take the tram from Essen Unterstr. to Essen Rathaus Essentram 105
27 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oberhausen to Essentaxi 12.2 km
17 min
€30–40
Drive 12.2 km
1. Drive from Oberhausen to Essencar 12.2 km
17 min
€2–3

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Distance: 11.7 km
Duration: 13 min

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

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Essen Altenessen Bf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 13 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, DB Bus operates a bus from Oberhausen Hbf to Essen West S hourly. Tickets cost €4–6 and the journey takes 39 min. Ruhrbahn GmbH also services this route 4 times a day.

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