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

The cheapest way to get from Hesse to Essen is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hesse to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Hesse and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hesse station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt central train station and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Hesse and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Hesse to Essen. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt Konstablerwache and arriving at Essen Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Hesse to Essen?

The distance between Hesse and Essen is 262 km. The road distance is 236.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hesse to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €45 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Hesse to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hesse to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hesse to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Hesse to Essen?

The best way to get from Hesse to Essen is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €45 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Hesse to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hesse to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hesse to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hesse to Essen is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Hesse to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2567+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
3h 3m
€45–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train stationbus N27 / ...
5h 4m
€20–35
Drive 236.8 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Essencar 236.8 km
2h 28m
€34–49
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
2h 39m
€106–163
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Süd Strain S6
4h 9m
€38–70

Hesse to Essen by train

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Distance: 261.6 km
Duration: 3h 3m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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