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

The cheapest way to get from Worms to Essen is to bus which costs €26 - €55 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Worms to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Worms and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Worms to Essen. However, there are services departing from Worms, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Worms to Essen?

The distance between Worms and Essen is 344 km. The road distance is 273 km.

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

The best way to get from Worms to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €55 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Worms to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Worms to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Worms to Essen?

The best way to get from Worms to Essen is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Worms to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Worms to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Worms to Essen is 273 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Worms to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2743+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Worms to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
3h 22m
€60–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus N177 / ...
6h 36m
€27–52
Drive 273 km
1. Drive from Worms to Essencar 273 km
2h 52m
€39–56
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Worms, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3h 37m
€108–210
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Worms, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S6 / ...
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 41m
€41–141
Train via Cologne #2
1. Take the train from Worms, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S6 / ...
2. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
5h 2m
€53–146

Worms to Essen by train

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3h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 344.2 km
Duration: 3h 22m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–140 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Düsseldorf central bus station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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