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

The cheapest way to get from Barmstedt to Essen is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barmstedt to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Barmstedt and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Barmstedt to Essen. However, there are services departing from Barmstedt and arriving at Essen Hbf via Elmshorn and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Barmstedt to Essen?

The distance between Barmstedt and Essen is 412 km. The road distance is 385.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Barmstedt to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €24 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Barmstedt to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barmstedt to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Barmstedt to Essen?

The best way to get from Barmstedt to Essen is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €24 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Barmstedt to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barmstedt to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Barmstedt to Essen is 385 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Barmstedt to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2548+ hotels available in Essen.

Barmstedt to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Barmstedt 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 Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
4h 38m
€24–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationN74 / ...
7h 28m
€25–48
Drive 385.3 km
1. Drive from Barmstedt to Essen385.3 km
3h 19m
€56–80
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Barmstedt to Elmshorn
2. Take the train from Elmshorn to Hamburg Hbf
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HAM - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbf
3h 54m

Barmstedt to Essen by train

140Weekly Trains

4h 38mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 411.6 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–100 and the journey takes 3h 9m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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