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

The cheapest way to get from Weimar to Essen is to train and bus which costs €35 - €160 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Weimar to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Weimar and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Weimar and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Weimar to Essen?

The distance between Weimar and Essen is 423 km. The road distance is 358.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Weimar to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €75 - €340.

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

The train from Weimar to Essen Hbf takes 4h 34m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Weimar to Essen train from?

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

Where does the Weimar to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Weimar to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Weimar to Essen is 359 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Weimar to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Weimar to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Weimar to Essen Hbftrain 51
4h 34m
€75–340
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Eisenach Hbftrain 11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eisenach central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N1314
6h 38m
€35–151
Drive 358.8 km
1. Drive from Weimar to Essencar 358.8 km
3h 31m
€51–74
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Weimar to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
6h 32m
€148–394
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Weimar to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re1
2. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
4. Take the train from Kamen to Essen Hbftrain Re
5h 58m
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
5h 33m
€149–461

Weimar to Essen by train

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4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 422.7 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Weimar to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €75–340 and the journey takes 4h 34m.

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