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How to get fromEssen Hbf to Gamescomby train (Eurostar), bus, car, taxi or rideshare

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen Hbf to Gamescom by train (Eurostar), bus, car, taxi, or rideshare

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    48 min
    €15–70
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Colognerideshare rideshare 69.2 km
    1h 24m
    €3–7
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus bus Mykolayiv
    57 min
  4. Drive 69.3 km

    1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Gamescomcar car 69.3 km
    42 min
    €10–15
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essen Hbf to Gamescomtaxi taxi 69.3 km
    42 min
    €170–210

Essen Hbf to Gamescom by train and foot

Calendar978Weekly Services
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket€15Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 48 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis once daily, and the journey takes 45 min.

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