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

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Essen is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Erlangen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Erlangen train station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Essen?

The distance between Erlangen and Essen is 545 km. The road distance is 442.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Erlangen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €100 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Erlangen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Essen bus from?

Erlangen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erlangen train station.

Train, bus or fly from Erlangen to Essen?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Essen is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €350 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Erlangen to Essen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Erlangen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Essen is 443 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Erlangen to Essen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2539+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Erlangen 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 Nuernberg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
6h 56m
€101–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Essen central train stationbus N161
8h 50m
€30–60
Drive 442.9 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Essencar 442.9 km
3h 51m
€62–90
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
4h 31m
€148–347
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
7h 3m
€68–168
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Oberhausen Hbftrain
4h 22m
€141–323

Erlangen to Essen by bus and train

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 545.5 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nuernberg Hbf to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €100–230 and the journey takes 5h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erlangen train station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 8h 50m.

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