What is the cheapest way to get from Offenbach am Main to Essen?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Offenbach am Main to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Offenbach am Main to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Offenbach am Main and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Offenbach am Main to Essen. However, there are services departing from Offenbach and arriving at Essen Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Offenbach am Main to Essen?

The distance between Offenbach am Main and Essen is 272 km. The road distance is 254.6 km.

How do I travel from Offenbach am Main to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Offenbach am Main to Essen without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 2h 43m and costs €35 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Offenbach am Main to Essen?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Offenbach am Main to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Offenbach am Main to Essen train from?

Offenbach am Main to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Offenbach station.

Train or bus from Offenbach am Main to Essen?

The best way to get from Offenbach am Main to Essen is to train via Frankfurt which takes 2h 43m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Offenbach am Main to Essen train arrive?

Offenbach am Main to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Offenbach am Main to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Offenbach am Main to Essen is 255 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Offenbach am Main to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2619+ hotels available in Essen.

Offenbach am Main to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Offenbach am Main 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 Offenbach to Frankfurttrain S8
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 43m
€38–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train stationbus N27 / ...
5h 5m
€21–38
Drive 254.6 km
1. Drive from Offenbach am Main to Essencar 254.6 km
2h 15m
€36–51
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 47m
€97–209
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
2h 51m
€37–94
Train #2
1. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice
5h 38m
€37–89

Offenbach am Main to Essen by train

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2h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 272.2 km
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Offenbach am Main, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Offenbach to Essen Hbf via Frankfurt in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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