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

The cheapest way to get from Saarbrücken to Essen is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saarbrücken to Essen is to drive which takes 3h and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Saarbrücken and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Saarbrücken station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Saarbrücken bus station and arriving at Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Saarbrücken and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Saarbrücken to Essen. However, there are services departing from Saarbrücken Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Saarbrücken to Essen?

The distance between Saarbrücken and Essen is 452 km. The road distance is 308.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Saarbrücken to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €55 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Saarbrücken to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saarbrücken to Essen bus from?

Saarbrücken to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.

Where do I catch the Saarbrücken to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Saarbrücken to Essen?

The best way to get from Saarbrücken to Essen is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Saarbrücken to Essen bus arrive?

Saarbrücken to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Saarbrücken to Essen train arrive?

Saarbrücken to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Saarbrücken to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Saarbrücken to Essen is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Saarbrücken to Essen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Saarbrücken to Essen?

Book your Saarbrücken to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Saarbrücken to Essen by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 Saarbrücken Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof82 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf43 / ...
4h 18m
€55–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Cologne Airport CGNN11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationN161 / ...
6h 25m
€24–43
Drive 308.3 km
1. Drive from Saarbrücken to Essen308.3 km
3h
€44–63
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
4h 36m
€122–299
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Koblenz HauptbahnhofRe1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Messe/DeutzRe
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf47 / ...
4h 58m
€56–102
Train via Ingelheim am Rhein
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Ingelheim, BahnhofRe3
2. Take the train from Ingelheim, Bahnhof to Köln Hbf
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen HbfRe
6h 32m
€72–152

Saarbrücken to Essen by train

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4h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 451.5 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Essen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN in around 6h 25m.

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