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 €19 - €45 and takes 5h 39m.

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 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 2h 30m.

How far is it from Hesse to Essen?

The distance between Hesse and Essen is 264 km. The road distance is 236.4 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 via Frankfurt which takes 2h 30m and costs €35 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Hesse to Essen, including transfers.

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 via Frankfurt which takes 2h 30m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €45 and takes 5h 39m.

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 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Hesse to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Essen.

Hesse to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Hesse to Essen 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 via Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 30m
€37–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train stationbus 084 / ...
5h 39m
€19–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Köln Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
4h 24m
Drive 236.4 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Essencar 236.4 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 D-Flughafen Bf to Essen Hbftrain
2h 37m
€102–208
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
2h 40m
€36–103

Hesse to Essen by train

196Weekly Trains

2h 30mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.2 km
Duration: 2h 30m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–90 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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