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How to get fromEssen to Hammby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Hamm by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain train Re
    44 min
    €5–24

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus N79 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain train Re
    1h 26m
    €15–27

  3. Drive  75 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Hammcar car 75 km
    52 min
    €11–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essen to Hammtaxi taxi 75 km
    52 min
    €200–240

Essen to Hamm by train

Calendar1532Weekly Trains
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket€5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.6 km
  • Duration: 44 min

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

National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbf every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 44 min. Five other operators also service this route.

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