There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Essen Hbf by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or rideshare
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Aachen to Essen Hbf by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Essen Hbf is to rideshare which costs €5 - €10 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Aachen to Essen Hbf is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €15 - €23.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aachen station west station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Aachen and Essen Hbf is 152 km. The road distance is 111.9 km.
The best way to get from Aachen to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs €13 - €95.
The train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 1h 59m including transfers and departs hourly.
Aachen to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.
Aachen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Aachen to Essen Hbf is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs €13 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €17 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Essen Hbf, Germany?
National Express operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €10–17 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
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- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €45–65
- Comfort
- €50–70
- Premium
- €70–95
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–16
- Website
- https://www.flixtrain.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Aachen station west to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Aachen to Essen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Aachen to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Essen Hbf is 1h behind Aachen. It is currently 5:55 AM in Aachen and 4:55 AM in Essen Hbf.
Aachen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Essen Hbf is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Aachen to Essen Hbf.
Book your Aachen to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Book your Aachen to Essen Hbf bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aachen and Essen Hbf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.