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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Verden is to bus which costs €22 - €70 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Verden is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Verden?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Verden. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Verden(Aller) via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Essen to Verden?

The distance between Essen and Verden is 296 km. The road distance is 280.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Verden without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Essen to Verden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Verden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Verden?

The best way to get from Essen to Verden is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €70 and takes 4h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €420 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Essen to Verden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Verden?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Verden is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Essen to Verden.

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

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Where can I stay near Verden?

There are 278+ hotels available in Verden.

Essen to Verden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Verden by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Bremen Hbf43 / ...
2h 50m
€38–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bremen FernbusterminalN1387 / ...
4h 28m
€22–67
Drive 280.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Verden280.5 km
2h 21m
€40–57
Fly
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)DUS - BRE
5h 19m
€126–415
Train via Löhne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Loehne(Westf)Re
2. Take the train from Löhne, Remarqueplatz/Bhf to Nienburg(Weser)Re78
4h 33m
€50–87

Essen to Verden by train

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 295.5 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Bremen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bremen Fernbusterminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost €16–50 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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