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

The cheapest way to get from Reutlingen to Essen is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reutlingen to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Reutlingen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Reutlingen to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Reutlingen Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen central train station via Tübingen central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Reutlingen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Reutlingen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Reutlingen Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Reutlingen to Essen?

The distance between Reutlingen and Essen is 483 km. The road distance is 447 km.

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

The best way to get from Reutlingen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €85 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Reutlingen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reutlingen to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reutlingen to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Reutlingen to Essen?

The best way to get from Reutlingen to Essen is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €85 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Reutlingen to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reutlingen to Essen train arrive?

Reutlingen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Reutlingen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Reutlingen to Essen is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Reutlingen to Essen.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reutlingen Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 34m
€88–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tübingen central station to Essen central train stationbus N116
10h 21m
€39–70
Drive 447 km
1. Drive from Reutlingen to Essencar 447 km
4h 15m
€65–93
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Reutlingen Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4h 55m
€136–328
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reutlingen Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Kölnbus
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Süd Strain S6
12h 40m
€98–120

Reutlingen to Essen by train

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Distance: 483.4 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Reutlingen Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Tübingen central station to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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