How to Travel from

Braunschweig to Essen

by Rideshare or Car

Germany Braunschweig Essen

Cheapest

By car (308 km)

2 h 42 min

308 km.

from $16

Other

Rideshare

2 h 42 min

308 km.

from $11.72

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Brunswick central station to Essen

Ave. Duration:

5h 20m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$33.08–$45.80

Sindbad

Phone:

+48 801 22 33 44

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

sindbad.pl/en/home

Bus from BRAUNSCHWEIG, ZOB , Berliner Platz to MÜNSTER,

Ave. Duration:

3h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$69.97–$89.06

Grandes Tour

Phone:

+38 (044) 444 00 44

Website:

grandes-tour.com.ua/

Bus from Brunswick central station to Essen

Ave. Duration:

5h 57m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Airlines

KLM

Website:

klm.com

Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

3h 47m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$152.67–$559.79

Air France

Website:

airfrance.com

Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

6h 7m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$165.39–$458.01

Lufthansa

Website:

lufthansa.com/

Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

3h 16m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$139.95–$572.52

British Airways

Website:

britishairways.com

Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday

Estimated price:

$108.14–$458.01

Austrian Airlines

Website:

austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ

Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

5h 22m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$190.84–$699.74

Swiss

Website:

swiss.com/

Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

3h 45m

Frequency:

Monday to Saturday

Estimated price:

$139.95–$597.96

Lufthansa City

Website:

lufthansa-city.com/de/home.html

Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

3h 25m

Frequency:

Monday to Friday

Estimated price:

$59.80–$432.57

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:

+49 30 311-682904

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Essen

Ave. Duration:

3h 8m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$63.61–$76.34

Train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund

Ave. Duration:

2h 43m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$62.34–$69.97

Train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover

Ave. Duration:

34 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$30.53–$35.62

Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen

Ave. Duration:

2h 4m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$58.52–$64.89

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:

+49 30 2970

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$19.08–$26.72

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

The cheapest way to get from Braunschweig to Essen is to bus which costs $28.26 - $39.13 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Braunschweig to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $50 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Braunschweig and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brunswick central station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Braunschweig and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Braunschweig to Essen?

The distance between Braunschweig and Essen is 301 km. The road distance is 309.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Braunschweig to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $54.35 - $65.22 .

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

The train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf takes 3h 8m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Braunschweig to Essen bus from?

Braunschweig to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brunswick central station.

Where do I catch the Braunschweig to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Braunschweig to Essen?

The best way to get from Braunschweig to Essen is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $54.35 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28.26 - $39.13 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Braunschweig to Essen bus arrive?

Braunschweig to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Braunschweig to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Braunschweig to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Braunschweig to Essen is 310 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Braunschweig to Essen.

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

Book your Braunschweig to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Braunschweig to Essen?

Book your Braunschweig 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.

Book in Essen

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Friedrichstraße 43, Essen

Fine

8.9

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Bismarckstr. 48-50, Essen

Great

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Am Hauptbahnhof 2, Essen

Fine

8.5

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Two ways to Travel from Braunschweig to Essen

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Sindbad

Grandes Tour

Airlines

KLM

Air France

Lufthansa

British Airways

Austrian Airlines

Swiss

Lufthansa City

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Questions and Answers

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

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Is there a direct train between Braunschweig and Essen?

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Train or bus from Braunschweig to Essen?

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