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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ruhr to Essen

Composite routes from Ruhr to Essen

Cheapest
22 min
Car
24 km.
from $1
Other
1 h 26 min
20 km.
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Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 6
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
Flixtrain
Website
RheinRuhrBahn
Website
Eurostar
Website
12 min
Twice daily
$24.05–$56.96
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
11 min
Hourly
$24.05–$27.85
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
18 min
Every 20 minutes
$8.86–$13.92
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
National Express
Website
12 min
Every 20 minutes
$6.96–$10.13
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Flixtrain
Website
11 min
3 times a day
$1.65–$2.53
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
RheinRuhrBahn
Website
56 min
Hourly
0203 6688 9477
0203 6688 9477
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 4
Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH
Website
BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH
Website
DVG
Website
Ruhrbahn GmbH
Website
Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH
Website
16 min
Every 4 hours
49 (0) 2366 186 - 0
49 (0) 2366 186 - 0
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH
Website
16 min
Every 30 minutes
$3.67–$4.81
01806 607085
01806 607085
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
DVG
Website
11 min
Every 15 minutes
+49 203 6044555
+49 203 6044555
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Ruhrbahn GmbH
Website
20 min
Every 15 minutes
+49 201 8261234
+49 201 8261234
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Questions and Answers

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.
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