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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Ruhr is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Ruhr is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs €60 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Ruhr?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Duisburg Goetheplatz via DU- Hbf Westeingang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Ruhr?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Duisburg Karlstr. via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Essen to Ruhr?

The distance between Essen and Ruhr is 23 km. The road distance is 24.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Ruhr without a car is to train and line 901 tram which takes 30 min and costs .

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

It takes approximately 30 min to get from Essen to Ruhr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Ruhr bus from?

Essen to Ruhr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Ruhr train from?

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

Where does the Essen to Ruhr bus arrive?

Essen to Ruhr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

Where does the Essen to Ruhr train arrive?

Essen to Ruhr train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Ruhr?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Ruhr is 24 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Essen to Ruhr.

Where can I stay near Ruhr?

There are 2607+ hotels available in Ruhr.

Essen to Ruhr - 5 ways to travel via train, line 901 tram, line 084 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Ruhr by train, tram, bus, taxi, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 901 tram
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the tram from Duisburg Hbf to Duisburg Karlstr.tram 901
30 min
Drive 24.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Ruhrcar 24.2 km
25 min
€4–5
Line 084 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Duisburg central train stationbus 084 / ...
2. Take the bus from DU- Hbf Westeingang to Duisburg Goetheplatzbus 929
1h 3m
€7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essen to Ruhrtaxi 24.2 km
25 min
€60–75
Subway, line 901 tram
1. Take the subway from Essen Hirschlandplatz to Mülheim Hauptbahnhofsubway U18
2. Take the tram from Mülheim Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Friedrichsplatztram 901
1h 9m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 22.7 km
Duration: 30 min

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

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Duisburg Goetheplatz via Duisburg central train station and DU- Hbf Westeingang in around 1h 3m.

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