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How to get fromEssen to Offenbach am Mainby train, bus, car, plane or train (Eurostar)

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Offenbach am Main by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
    2h 17m
    €36–111

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus bus FlixBus N710 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train stationbus bus 068 / ...
    4h 32m
    €25–151

  3. Drive 255.7 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Offenbach am Maincar car 255.7 km
    2h 13m
    €36–52

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane DUS - FRA
    2h 59m
    €102–205

  5. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice
    3h 34m
    €41–174

Essen to Offenbach am Main by train

Calendar138Weekly Trains
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Offenbach am Main, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €30–110 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Offenbach via Cologne Airport CGN, Frankfurt central train station, and Frankfurt in around 4h 32m.

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