There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Autostadt by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
2h 56m€50–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus Dnipro
- Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Wolfsburg central stationbus 031
4h 17m€39–43Drive 328.3 km
- Drive from Essen to Autostadtcar 328.3 km
2h 54m€61–88Train via Herford
- Take the train from Essen-Altenessen to Herfordtrain Re
- Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Fallerslebentrain Re
5h 37m
Essen to Autostadt by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Autostadt is to bus which costs €38 - €43 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Autostadt is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Autostadt station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Wolfsburg central station via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Essen and Autostadt is 315 km. The road distance is 328.3 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Autostadt without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €50 - €100.
The train from Essen Hbf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 42m including transfers and departs hourly.
Essen to Autostadt bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Autostadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Autostadt is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €38 - €43 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Autostadt, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Autostadt via Hannover Hbf, Hanover central bus station, and Wolfsburg central station in around 4h 17m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Essen-Altenessen to Herford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 581 97164164
- info@der-metronom.de
- Website
- metronom
Train from Hildesheim Hbf to Fallersleben
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29
- Schedules at
- metronom
- Phone
- +49 581 97164174
- kundenservice@der-enno.de
- Website
- enno
Train from Hildesheim Hbf to Fallersleben
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29
- Schedules at
- enno
- Phone
- +380 98 815 4444
- support@ewe.ua
- Website
- East West Eurolines
Bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €32
- Website
- East West Eurolines
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Hanover central bus station to Wolfsburg central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Essen to Autostadt bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.
Essen to Autostadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Autostadt is 328 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Essen to Autostadt.
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