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

The cheapest way to get from Büchen to Essen is to bus which costs €23 - €50 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Büchen to Essen is to train and fly which takes 3h 23m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Büchen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Büchen to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Büchen, Büchener Straße and arriving at Essen central train station via Bf. Bergedorf and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Büchen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Büchen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Buechen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Büchen to Essen?

The distance between Büchen and Essen is 422 km. The road distance is 397.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Büchen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €50 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Büchen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Büchen to Essen bus from?

Büchen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Büchen to Essen train from?

Büchen to Essen train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Buechen station.

Train or bus from Büchen to Essen?

The best way to get from Büchen to Essen is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €50 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Büchen to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Büchen to Essen train arrive?

Büchen to Essen train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Büchen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Büchen to Essen is 398 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Büchen to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2555+ hotels available in Essen.

Büchen to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Büchen to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Buechen to Hamburg HbfRj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
4h 14m
€54–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationN74 / ...
8h 27m
€24–46
Drive 397.9 km
1. Drive from Büchen to Essen397.9 km
3h 31m
€57–82
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Buechen to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HAM - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbf
3h 23m
€117–318
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Büchen, Büchener Straße to U Steinfurther AlleeC2 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Essen Central StationFlx20
5h 24m
€25–77

Büchen to Essen by train

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4h 14mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 421.6 km
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Büchen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Buechen to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €15–35 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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