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

The cheapest way to get from Thuringia to Essen is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thuringia to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Thuringia and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Thuringia station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Essen central train station via Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Thuringia and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Thuringia to Essen?

The distance between Thuringia and Essen is 395 km. The road distance is 333.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Thuringia to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €60 - €130.

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

The train from Erfurt Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 4h 7m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Thuringia to Essen bus from?

Thuringia to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Thuringia to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Thuringia to Essen?

The best way to get from Thuringia to Essen is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Thuringia to Essen bus arrive?

Thuringia to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Thuringia to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thuringia to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Thuringia to Essen is 334 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Thuringia to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Thuringia to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Thuringia to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Essen Hbf51
4h 7m
€60–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to KasselN69
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Essen central train station023 / ...
6h 30m
€23–39
Drive 333.7 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Essen333.7 km
3h 37m
€47–68
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
4h 26m
€120–284
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Heilbad HeiligenstadtRe2 / ...
2. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to KamenRe
4. Take the train from Kamen to Essen HbfRe
6h 31m
€69–109
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Altenburg to Leipzig Hbf
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)DRS - DUS
5h 17m
€99–402
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BER - DUS
4h 36m
€95–383

Thuringia to Essen by train

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Distance: 395.2 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Essen Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €60–130 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Essen central train station via Kassel in around 6h 30m.

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