What is the cheapest way to get from Elmshorn to Essen Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Elmshorn to Essen Hbf is to bus via Essen central train station which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elmshorn to Essen Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Elmshorn to Essen Hbf is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Elmshorn and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Elmshorn to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Elmshorn and Essen Hbf is 408 km. The road distance is 383.9 km.

How do I travel from Elmshorn to Essen Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €35 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Elmshorn to Essen Hbf?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Elmshorn to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elmshorn to Essen Hbf train from?

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

Train or bus from Elmshorn to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Essen Hbf is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €80 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the time difference between Elmshorn and Essen Hbf?

Essen Hbf is 1h behind Elmshorn. It is currently 7:01 AM in Elmshorn and 6:01 AM in Essen Hbf.

Where does the Elmshorn to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elmshorn to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmshorn to Essen Hbf is 384 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Elmshorn to Essen Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Elmshorn to Essen Hbf?

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Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

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Elmshorn to Essen Hbf - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Elmshorn to Essen Hbf 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 Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 15m
€39–98
Bus via Essen central train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationbus N1387 / ...
6h 52m
€24–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 42m
€64–78
Drive 383.9 km
1. Drive from Elmshorn to Essen Hbfcar 383.9 km
3h 17m
€54–77
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Elmshorn to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
3h 31m
€97–255
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 16m
€97–252

Elmshorn to Essen Hbf by train

146Weekly Trains

4h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 408.2 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Elmshorn, Germany and Essen Hbf, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–85 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 4h 14m. East West Eurolines also services this route once daily.

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