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

The cheapest way to get from Siegen to Essen is to bus which costs €12 - €18 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Siegen to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €17 - €26.

Is there a direct bus between Siegen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Siegen and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Siegen and Essen?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Siegen Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. This train operates Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Siegen to Essen?

The distance between Siegen and Essen is 136 km. The road distance is 128.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Siegen to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs €12 - €18.

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

The bus from Siegen to Essen central train station takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Siegen to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Siegen to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Siegen to Essen?

The best way to get from Siegen to Essen is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs €12 - €18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €120 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Siegen to Essen bus arrive?

Siegen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Siegen to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Siegen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Siegen to Essen is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Siegen to Essen.

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

Book your Siegen to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2374+ hotels available in Essen.

Siegen to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Siegen to Essen by bus, train, night train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Siegen to Essen central train stationbus N116
2h 15m
€12–18
Train
1. Take the train from Siegen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Ic34 / ...
2h 20m
€28–120
Night train
1. Take the night train from Siegen Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain 1302 / ...
3h 10m
€90–110
Drive 128.5 km
1. Drive from Siegen to Essencar 128.5 km
1h 20m
€18–26
Train via Witten Hbf
1. Take the train from Siegen Hbf to Witten Hbftrain Ic34 / ...
2. Take the train from Witten Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Rb40
2h 29m
€25–48
Train via Hagen
1. Take the train from Siegen Hbf to Hohenlimburgtrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Hohenlimburg to Essen Hbftrain Re
3h 15m
€25–37

Siegen to Essen by bus

5Weekly Buses

2h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136.1 km
Duration: 2h 15m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Siegen to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Siegen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route every 3 hours.

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