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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Worms is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Worms is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Worms?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Worms. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Worms, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Essen to Worms?

The distance between Essen and Worms is 344 km. The road distance is 271.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Worms without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €60 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Essen to Worms, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Worms train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Worms?

The best way to get from Essen to Worms is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Essen to Worms train arrive?

Essen to Worms train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Worms?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Worms is 271 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Essen to Worms.

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

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Where can I stay near Worms?

There are 1029+ hotels available in Worms.

Essen to Worms - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Worms 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2h 56m
€64–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Mannheim central bus stationbus FlixBus N177 / ...
6h 29m
€27–53
Drive 271.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Wormscar 271.3 km
2h 55m
€40–57
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Worms, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 51m
€116–223

Essen to Worms by train

128Weekly Trains

2h 56mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 344.1 km
Duration: 2h 56m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €55–200 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Mannheim central bus station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Interbus sk also services this route once daily.

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