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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Siegen is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Siegen is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €17 - €26.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Siegen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Siegen. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Siegen?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Siegen Hbf. This train operates Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Essen to Siegen?

The distance between Essen and Siegen is 137 km. The road distance is 128.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Siegen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €12 - €18.

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

The bus from Essen central train station to Siegen takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Essen to Siegen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Siegen train from?

Essen to Siegen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Siegen?

The best way to get from Essen to Siegen is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €12 - €18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Essen to Siegen bus arrive?

Essen to Siegen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Siegen station.

Where does the Essen to Siegen train arrive?

Essen to Siegen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hagen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Siegen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Siegen is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Essen to Siegen.

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

Book your Essen to Siegen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Siegen?

Book your Essen to Siegen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Siegen?

There are 484+ hotels available in Siegen.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Siegen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Essen and Siegen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Essen to Siegen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and rideshare

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Siegenbus N116
2h 30m
€12–18
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Siegenrideshare 129.3 km
1h 50m
€8
Train
1. Take the train from Witten Hbf to Siegen Hbftrain Ic34 / ...
2h 43m
€25–47
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Siegen Hbfnighttrain 1302 / ...
3h 9m
€90–110
Train via Hagen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain Rb40 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Siegen Hbftrain Rb / ...
2h 57m
€25–40
Drive 128.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Siegencar 128.3 km
1h 20m
€18–26

Essen to Siegen by bus

5Weekly Buses

2h 30mAverage Duration

€12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136.6 km
Duration: 2h 30m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Siegen 5 times a week. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Witten Hbf to Siegen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €31–35 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route every 3 hours.

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