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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dortmund Hbf to Essen

Composite routes from Dortmund Hbf to Essen

Cheapest
26 min
Car
35 km.
from $1

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
FlixBus
Website
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
Ecolines
Website
Grandes Tour
Website
DB Bus
Website
FlixBus
Website
1h 30m
Hourly
$7.00–$10.81
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
40 min
Twice daily
$10.81–$16.54
+33 18 57 62 228
+33 18 57 62 228
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Ecolines
Website
35 min
4 times a week
$31.81–$44.53
+371 67 214 512
+371 67 214 512
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Grandes Tour
Website
42 min
3 times a week
+38 (044) 444 00 44
+38 (044) 444 00 44
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DB Bus
Website
2h 1m
Once daily
$7.63–$10.18
+49 30 311682904
+49 30 311682904
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Train operators
Found: 6
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Eurobahn
Website
Eurostar
Website
22 min
Twice daily
$27.99–$63.61
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
21 min
Hourly
$26.72–$30.53
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
42 min
Every 30 minutes
$11.45–$16.54
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
National Express
Website
27 min
Every 20 minutes
$9.54–$15.27
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Flixtrain
Website
23 min
4 times a day
$3.05–$4.58
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Eurobahn
Website
37 min
Once a week
$12.09–$16.54
0180 6 9 27 37 27
0180 6 9 27 37 27
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
44 min
Every 2 hours
$3.00
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund Hbf to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund Hbf to Essen is to rideshare which costs $2.57 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund Hbf to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund Hbf to Essen is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2.61 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund Hbf and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf Kruppstrasse/Am Thyssenhaus. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund Hbf and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Dortmund Hbf to Essen?

The distance between Dortmund Hbf and Essen is 34 km. The road distance is 38.7 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund Hbf to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund Hbf to Essen without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2.61 - $54.35 .

How long does it take to get from Dortmund Hbf to Essen?

The train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Dortmund Hbf to Essen bus from?

Dortmund Hbf to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund Hbf to Essen train from?

Dortmund Hbf to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund Hbf to Essen?

The best way to get from Dortmund Hbf to Essen is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2.61 - $54.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5.98 - $38.04 and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Dortmund Hbf to Essen bus arrive?

Dortmund Hbf to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf Kruppstrasse/Am Thyssenhaus station.

Where does the Dortmund Hbf to Essen train arrive?

Dortmund Hbf to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund Hbf to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund Hbf to Essen is 39 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Dortmund Hbf to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund Hbf to Essen?

Book your Dortmund Hbf to Essen train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund Hbf to Essen?

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.

Can I share a ride from Dortmund Hbf to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund Hbf and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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