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How to get fromEssen to Unnaby train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Unna by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Unna, Bahnhoftrain train Rb59
    1h 12m
    €11–33

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Unnarideshare rideshare 53.2 km
    1h 3m
    €4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus N79 / ...
    1h 46m
    €18–25

  4. Train via Dortmund Dorstfeld

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Dorstfeldtrain train S1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dortmund Dorstfeld to Unna, Bahnhoftrain train S4
    1h 34m
    €8–36

  5. Drive  53.1 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Unnacar car 53.1 km
    44 min
    €8–12

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essen to Unnataxi taxi 53.1 km
    44 min
    €150–180

Essen to Unna by train

Calendar225Weekly Trains
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 57.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 12m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Unna, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus station hourly. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Three other operators also service this route.

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