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

The cheapest way to get from Minden to Essen is to train and bus which costs €15 - €45 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Minden to Essen is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €30 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Minden and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Minden, Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Minden to Essen?

The distance between Minden and Essen is 176 km. The road distance is 187 km.

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

The best way to get from Minden to Essen without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €30 - €75.

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

The train from Minden, Bahnhof to Essen Hbf takes 1h 36m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Minden to Essen train from?

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

Where does the Minden to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Minden to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Minden to Essen is 187 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Minden to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2694+ hotels available in Essen.

Minden to Essen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Minden to Essen by train, bus, or car

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 Minden, Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10
1h 36m
€30–75
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Minden, Bahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
2h 41m
€16–42
Drive 187 km
1. Drive from Minden to Essencar 187 km
1h 43m
€27–39

Minden to Essen by train

207Weekly Trains

1h 36mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 175.9 km
Duration: 1h 36m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Minden, Bahnhof to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 1h 36m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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