How to Travel from

Ruhr to Essen

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Germany Ruhr Essen

Cheapest

By car (27 km)

22 min

27 km.

from $1

Other

Rideshare

22 min

27 km.

from $1.47

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:

+44 343 218 6186

Website:

eurostar.com/rw-en

Train from Duisburg Hbf to Essen

Ave. Duration:

12 min

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$24.05–$56.96

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:

+49 30 311-682904

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Duisburg Hbf to Essen

Ave. Duration:

11 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$24.05–$27.85

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:

+49 30 2970

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Duisburg Hbf to Essen

Ave. Duration:

18 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$8.86–$13.92

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Train from Duisburg Hbf to Essen

Ave. Duration:

12 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.96–$10.13

Flixtrain

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixtrain.de/

Train from Duisburg Hbf to Essen

Ave. Duration:

11 min

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$1.65–$2.53

RheinRuhrBahn

Phone:

0203 6688 9477

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

rhein-ruhr-bahn.de/

Bus from Duisburg Ruhrort Bf to Bottrop

Ave. Duration:

56 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Bus operators

Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH

Phone:

49 (0) 2366 186 - 0

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

vestische.de/startseite.html

Bus from Bottrop Hbf to Essen

Ave. Duration:

16 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH

Phone:

01806 607085

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

bahn.de/

Bus from Bottrop Hbf to Essen

Ave. Duration:

16 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.67–$4.81

DVG

Phone:

+49 203 6044555

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

dvg-duisburg.de/

Train from Duisburg Karlstr. to Duisburg

Ave. Duration:

11 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Train from Duisburg Friedrichsplatz to Mülheim

Ave. Duration:

35 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Ruhrbahn GmbH

Phone:

+49 201 8261234

Website:

ruhrbahn.de/

Train from Mülheim Hauptbahnhof to Essen

Ave. Duration:

20 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Bus from Bottrop Hbf to Essen

Ave. Duration:

27 min

Frequency:

4 times a day

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

The cheapest way to get from Ruhr to Essen is to drive which costs $4.02 - $5.98 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ruhr to Essen is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $65.22 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Ruhr and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ruhr to Essen. However, there are services departing from Duisburg Ruhrort Bf and arriving at Essen Berliner Platz via Bottrop Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Ruhr and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Ruhr to Essen. However, there are services departing from Duisburg Karlstr. and arriving at Essen Hbf via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Ruhr to Essen?

The distance between Ruhr and Essen is 23 km. The road distance is 25 km.

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

The best way to get from Ruhr to Essen without a car is to line 901 tram and train which takes 25 min and costs .

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

It takes approximately 25 min to get from Ruhr to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ruhr to Essen bus from?

Ruhr to Essen bus services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Duisburg Ruhrort Bf station.

Where do I catch the Ruhr to Essen train from?

Ruhr to Essen train services, operated by DVG, depart from Duisburg Karlstr. station.

Where does the Ruhr to Essen bus arrive?

Ruhr to Essen bus services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Bottrop Hbf station.

Where does the Ruhr to Essen train arrive?

Ruhr to Essen train services, operated by DVG, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ruhr to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruhr to Essen is 25 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Ruhr to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

Book in Essen

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

Friedrichstraße 43, Essen

Fine

8.9

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Bismarckstr. 48-50, Essen

Great

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Am Hauptbahnhof 2, Essen

Fine

8.5

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Museum Folkwang

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ZOOM Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen

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Essen

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Three ways to Travel from Ruhr to Essen

Transport providers

Train operators

Eurostar

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Deutsche Bahn Regional

National Express

Flixtrain

RheinRuhrBahn

Bus operators

Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH

BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH

DVG

Ruhrbahn GmbH

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Ruhr and Essen?

Is there a direct train between Ruhr and Essen?

How far is it from Ruhr to Essen?

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

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

Where do I catch the Ruhr to Essen bus from?

Where do I catch the Ruhr to Essen train from?

Where does the Ruhr to Essen bus arrive?

Where does the Ruhr to Essen train arrive?

Can I drive from Ruhr to Essen?

Where can I stay near Essen?