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

The cheapest way to get from Thale to Essen is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thale to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Thale and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Thale to Essen. However, there are services departing from Thale Musestieg and arriving at Essen Hbf via Magdeburg Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Thale to Essen?

The distance between Thale and Essen is 468 km. The road distance is 325.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Thale to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Thale to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thale to Essen train from?

Thale to Essen train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Thale Musestieg station.

Train or bus from Thale to Essen?

The best way to get from Thale to Essen is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Thale to Essen train arrive?

Thale to Essen train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Thale to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Thale to Essen is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Thale to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2359+ hotels available in Essen.

Thale to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 250 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Thale 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 Thale Musestieg to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
6h 1m
Drive 325.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Thale to Essencar 325.8 km
4h 6m
€46–66
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Thale Musestieg to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N3217 / ...
7h 53m
Line 250 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Thale, Brückenstr. to Wernigerode, Hauptbahnhofbus 250
2. Take the train from Goslar to Hannover Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
6h 40m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oschersleben to Magdeburg, ZOBbus 603
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
8h 13m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 468.3 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Thale Musestieg to Essen Hbf via Magdeburg Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thale Musestieg to Südviertel, Essen via Halberstadt Hbf, Oschersleben(Bode), Oschersleben, Magdeburg, ZOB, and Magdeburg in around 8h 13m.

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