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How to get fromEssen to Braunschweigby train, bus, car or rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Braunschweig by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 10
    2h 52m
    €55–65
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Brunswickrideshare rideshare 305.3 km
    3h 29m
    €14–18
  3. Bus via Dortmund

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus 081 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dortmund to Braunschweig, Berliner Platzbus bus Mykolayiv
    5h 30m
  4. Drive 306 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Braunschweigcar car 306 km
    2h 38m
    €44–63
  5. Train via Hanover

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 55 / ...
    3h 24m
    €72–80
  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brunswick central stationbus bus 081
    5h 50m
    €19–35

Essen to Braunschweig by train

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Braunschweig, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €55–65 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Braunschweig, Berliner Platz via Dortmund central bus station and Dortmund in around 5h 30m.

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