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

The cheapest way to get from Speyer to Essen is to bus which costs €26 - €60 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Speyer to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Speyer and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Speyer to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Speyer, Hbf/ZOB and arriving at Essen central train station via Mannheim central bus station and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Speyer and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Speyer to Essen. However, there are services departing from Speyer, Hbf/ZOB and arriving at Essen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Speyer to Essen?

The distance between Speyer and Essen is 343 km. The road distance is 308 km.

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

The best way to get from Speyer to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €60 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Speyer to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Speyer to Essen bus from?

Speyer to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mannheim central bus station.

Where do I catch the Speyer to Essen train from?

Speyer to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Speyer to Essen?

The best way to get from Speyer to Essen is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €60 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €60 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Speyer to Essen bus arrive?

Speyer to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Speyer to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Speyer to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Speyer to Essen is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Speyer to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
3h 20m
€60–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus N177 / ...
6h 56m
€26–59
Drive 308 km
1. Drive from Speyer to Essencar 308 km
3h 10m
€44–64
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Speyer, Hbf/ZOB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
3h 35m
€116–219
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln-Muelheimtrain Re
3. Take the train from Koeln-Muelheim to Essen Hbftrain Re
8h 12m

Speyer to Essen by train

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Distance: 342.8 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–250 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Düsseldorf central bus station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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