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

The cheapest way to get from Würzburg to Essen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Würzburg to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Würzburg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Würzburg Main Station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Würzburg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Würzburg Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Würzburg to Essen?

The distance between Würzburg and Essen is 382 km. The road distance is 356.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Würzburg to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €65 - €140.

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

The train from Würzburg Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 3h 49m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Würzburg to Essen bus from?

Würzburg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Würzburg Main Station.

Where do I catch the Würzburg to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Würzburg to Essen?

The best way to get from Würzburg to Essen is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Würzburg to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Würzburg to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Würzburg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Würzburg to Essen is 356 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Würzburg to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Würzburg to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Würzburg to Essen by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
3h 49m
€65–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Würzburg Main Station to Essen central train stationbus N161 / ...
7h 15m
€30–55
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Wuerzburg Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 39m
€30–98
Drive 356.2 km
1. Drive from Würzburg to Essencar 356.2 km
3h 5m
€53–76
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4h 28m
€126–204
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
6h 2m
€125–393

Würzburg to Essen by train

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Distance: 382.2 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Würzburg Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €65–140 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Würzburg Main Station to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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