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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Aken is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Aken is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €60 - €90.

How far is it from Essen to Aken?

The distance between Essen and Aken is 450 km. The road distance is 438.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Aken without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €30 - €130.

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

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

Train or bus from Essen to Aken?

The best way to get from Essen to Aken is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 14m.

Can I drive from Essen to Aken?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Aken is 439 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Essen to Aken.

Where can I stay near Aken?

There are 228+ hotels available in Aken.

Essen to Aken - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Aken 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 Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Köthen55 / ...
6h 6m
€33–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to HalleN1360b / ...
8h 14m
€30–49
Drive 438.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Aken438.5 km
3h 41m
€63–90
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)DUS - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbf
6h 51m
€147–381
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to KamenRe
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Halle(Saale)HbfRe
8h 44m
€81–159

Essen to Aken by train and bus

68Weekly Services

6h 6mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 449.7 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Aken, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Aken, Heidestr. via Hannover Hbf, Köthen, and Köthen, Busbahnhof in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Halle twice daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 6h 13m.

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