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

The cheapest way to get from Tübingen to Essen is to bus via Düsseldorf which costs €40 - €60 and takes 10h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tübingen to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Tübingen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tübingen central station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Tübingen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Tübingen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Tübingen to Essen?

The distance between Tübingen and Essen is 498 km. The road distance is 438.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Tübingen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €85 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Tübingen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tübingen to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Tübingen to Essen train from?

Tübingen to Essen train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, depart from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Tübingen to Essen?

The best way to get from Tübingen to Essen is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €85 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Tübingen to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tübingen to Essen train arrive?

Tübingen to Essen train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Tübingen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Tübingen to Essen is 438 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Tübingen to Essen.

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

Book your Tübingen to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tübingen to Essen?

Book your Tübingen to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2790+ hotels available in Essen.

Tübingen to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Mex18 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 54m
€89–358
Bus via Düsseldorf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Düsseldorf Hbfbus
10h 47m
€41–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tübingen central station to Essen central train stationbus N116
8h 55m
€45–75
Drive 438.1 km
1. Drive from Tübingen to Essencar 438.1 km
4h 13m
€63–91
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
5h 3m
€137–318
Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof to Aulendorf Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
5h 44m
€177–497

Tübingen to Essen by train

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Distance: 497.8 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Tübingen central station to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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