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

The cheapest way to get from Eschborn to Essen is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eschborn to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Eschborn and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Eschborn to Essen. However, there are services departing from Eschborn Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Eschborn to Essen?

The distance between Eschborn and Essen is 270 km. The road distance is 226.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Eschborn to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Eschborn to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eschborn to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Eschborn to Essen?

The best way to get from Eschborn to Essen is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Eschborn to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Eschborn to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Eschborn to Essen is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Eschborn to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 759+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Eschborn 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 Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
2h 46m
€47–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train stationbus N27 / ...
5h 16m
€19–32
Drive 226.7 km
1. Drive from Eschborn to Essencar 226.7 km
2h 21m
€32–46
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
2h 55m
€97–185
Train via Troisdorf
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain 49 / ...
2. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Essen Hbftrain 42 / ...
3h 47m
€51–123
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
1. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
4h 32m
€57–143

Eschborn to Essen by train

139Weekly Trains

2h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 270.3 km
Duration: 2h 46m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–120 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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