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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Essen is to rideshare which costs €5 - €10 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €15 - €23.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße and arriving at Südviertel, Essen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen-Rothe Erde and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Aachen to Essen?

The distance between Aachen and Essen is 151 km. The road distance is 112.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs €9 - €16.

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

The bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Südviertel, Essen takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Essen bus from?

Aachen to Essen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Essen train from?

Aachen to Essen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen-Rothe Erde station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Essen?

The best way to get from Aachen to Essen is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs €9 - €16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €95 and takes 1h 56m.

Where does the Aachen to Essen bus arrive?

Aachen to Essen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Where does the Aachen to Essen train arrive?

Aachen to Essen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Essen is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Aachen to Essen.

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

Book your Aachen to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

Can I share a ride from Aachen to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aachen and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Aachen to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Essen by bus, train (Eurostar), car, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
1h 23m
€9–16
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Aachen to Essenrideshare 112.2 km
1h 38m
€5–10
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Essen Hbftrain Re
1h 56m
€23–95
Drive 112.4 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Essencar 112.4 km
1h 10m
€16–23

Aachen to Essen by bus

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1h 23mAverage Duration

€9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151.3 km
Duration: 1h 23m

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

OrionBus operates a bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Südviertel, Essen once daily, and the journey takes 1h 23m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Three other operators also service this route.

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