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How to get fromHilden to Essenby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Hilden to Essen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hilden Hilden S to Essen Hbftrain train S1
    1h 3m
    €10–16
  2. Bus via D-Eller S

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf-Eller Station to Essen Hbfbus bus Dnipro
    1h 18m
    €3–6
  3. Drive 40.8 km

    1. Drive from Hilden to Essencar car 40.8 km
    29 min
    €6–9
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hilden to Essentaxi taxi 40.8 km
    29 min
    €100–130
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hilden Hilden S to Essen Hbfbus bus S1
    2h 55m
    €10–13

Hilden to Essen by train

Calendar281Weekly Trains
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€10Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Hilden, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Hilden Hilden S to Essen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €10–16 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, East West Eurolines operates a bus from Düsseldorf-Eller Station to Essen Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 15 min.

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