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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Metzingen is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Metzingen is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Metzingen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Metzingen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Metzingen Bahnhof via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Essen to Metzingen?

The distance between Essen and Metzingen is 475 km. The road distance is 442.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Metzingen without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Essen to Metzingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Metzingen train from?

Essen to Metzingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Metzingen?

The best way to get from Essen to Metzingen is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €310 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Essen to Metzingen train arrive?

Essen to Metzingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Metzingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Metzingen is 442 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Essen to Metzingen.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Metzingen?

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Where can I stay near Metzingen?

There are 965+ hotels available in Metzingen.

Essen to Metzingen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Metzingen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Metzingen Bahnhoftrain Mex12 / ...
3h 53m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Tübingen central stationbus N116
9h 31m
€46–63
Drive 442.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Metzingencar 442.4 km
4h 8m
€63–91
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane DUS - STR
5h 44m
€130–304
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Metzingen Bahnhoftrain Re6
5h 21m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Metzingen Bahnhoftrain
5h 8m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane FRA - STR
4h 57m
€119–234
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain
6h 33m
€117–367

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) flights

75Weekly Planes

3h 36mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 474.7 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Metzingen Bahnhof via Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Tübingen central station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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