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 - €120 and takes 5h 27m.

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 53m and costs €35 - €55.

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 32m.

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 32m and costs €60 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m 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 32m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €120 and takes 5h 27m.

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 53m 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?

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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 32m
€63–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus 027 / ...
2. Take the bus from Köln to Essenbus Kyiv-Genk / ...
5h 27m
€26–113
Drive 273 km
1. Drive from Worms to Essencar 273 km
2h 53m
€38–55
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
€107–226
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 40m
€52–181
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 3m
€64–131

Worms to Essen by train

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3h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 344.2 km
Duration: 3h 32m

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 €55–65 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Worms, Hauptbahnhof to Essen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim central bus station, and Köln in around 5h 27m.

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