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

The cheapest way to get from Oberursel to Essen is to bus which costs €18 - €45 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oberursel to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Oberursel and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Oberursel station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt central train station and arriving at Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Oberursel and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Oberursel to Essen. However, there are services departing from Oberursel and arriving at Essen Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Oberursel to Essen?

The distance between Oberursel and Essen is 275 km. The road distance is 225.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Oberursel to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Oberursel to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oberursel to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oberursel to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Oberursel to Essen?

The best way to get from Oberursel to Essen is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €45 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Oberursel to Essen bus arrive?

Oberursel to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Oberursel to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oberursel to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Oberursel to Essen is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Oberursel to Essen.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Oberursel to Essen by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
2h 45m
€48–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710 / ...
5h 22m
€19–43
Drive 225.3 km
1. Drive from Oberursel to Essencar 225.3 km
2h 17m
€34–48
Subway, fly, train
1. Take the subway from Oberursel to Frankfurtsubway
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
3h 13m
€107–182

Oberursel to Essen by train

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Distance: 274.9 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oberursel to Essen central train station via Frankfurt, Frankfurt central train station, and Cologne Airport CGN in around 5h 22m.

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