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How to get fromWitten to Essenby train, bus, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Witten to Essen by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Witten Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Rb40
    27 min
    €6–13
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Witten Hbf to Essen Hbfbus bus Rb40
    1h 1m
    €5–7
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Witten to Essentaxi taxi 29.3 km
    24 min
    €85–110
  4. Drive 29.3 km

    1. Drive from Witten to Essencar car 29.3 km
    24 min
    €5–6
  5. Bus via Dortmund central bus station

    1. Take the bus from Witten Witten-Annen to Dortmund Hbfbus bus S5
    2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen central train stationbus bus N23 / ...
    1h 32m
    €9–70

Witten to Essen by train

Calendar232Weekly Trains
Duration27 minAverage Duration
Ticket€6Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Witten, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Witten Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 27 min. VIAS Rail GmbH also services this route hourly. Alternatively, DB Bus operates a bus from Witten Hbf to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €5–7 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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