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

The cheapest way to get from Braunschweig to Essen is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Braunschweig to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Braunschweig and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brunswick central station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Braunschweig and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Braunschweig to Essen?

The distance between Braunschweig and Essen is 301 km. The road distance is 305.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Braunschweig to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €55 - €65.

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

The train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf takes 3h 4m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Braunschweig to Essen bus from?

Braunschweig to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brunswick central station.

Where do I catch the Braunschweig to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Braunschweig to Essen?

The best way to get from Braunschweig to Essen is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €55 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Braunschweig to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Braunschweig to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Braunschweig to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Braunschweig to Essen is 305 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Braunschweig to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Braunschweig to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Braunschweig 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 Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10
3h 4m
€55–65
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brunswick central station to Essen central train stationbus 081
5h 50m
€19–35
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz to Dortmundbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen central train stationbus 081 / ...
4h 49m
Drive 305.4 km
1. Drive from Braunschweig to Essencar 305.4 km
2h 37m
€43–62
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAJ - DUS
5h 43m
€165–366
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 8m
€72–81
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
3h 11m
€59–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brunswick central station to Bochum central stationbus 081
4h 59m
€23–53

Braunschweig to Essen by train

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Distance: 300.8 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €55–65 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Braunschweig, Berliner Platz to Essen central train station via Dortmund and Dortmund central bus station in around 4h 49m.

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