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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chemnitz to Essen

Composite routes from Chemnitz to Essen

Cheapest
4 h 24 min
Car
522 km.
from $28

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54
Bus from Leipzig central train station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.26–$61.07
Bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Prague
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$572.52

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$559.79
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$699.74
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$419.85
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$445.29
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$254.45

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.42–$114.50
Train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.08–$38.17
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Hannover
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$62.34–$69.97
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.52–$64.89
Train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43

Transdev GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 200730
Email:
Website:
transdev.de/
Train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72
Train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Heilbad
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$43.26–$62.34
Train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.27–$22.90

Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn

Phone:
0341 231898288
Email:
Website:
mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
Train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Wattenscheid
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$48.35–$69.97

Abellio GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 21300130
Email:
Website:
abellio.de/
Train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.54–$22.90

ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH

Phone:
0800 2235546
Website:
abellio.de/
Train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.27–$24.17

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chemnitz to Essen is to bus which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chemnitz to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $108.70 - $500 .

Is there a direct bus between Chemnitz and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Chemnitz station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz central bus station and arriving at Essen central train station via Leipzig central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Chemnitz and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Chemnitz to Essen. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Chemnitz to Essen?

The distance between Chemnitz and Essen is 586 km. The road distance is 521.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Chemnitz to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $97.83 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Chemnitz to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chemnitz to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chemnitz to Essen train from?

Chemnitz to Essen train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Chemnitz Hbf station.

Train or bus from Chemnitz to Essen?

The best way to get from Chemnitz to Essen is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $97.83 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Chemnitz to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chemnitz to Essen train arrive?

Chemnitz to Essen train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Chemnitz to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Chemnitz to Essen is 521 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Chemnitz to Essen.

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

Book your Chemnitz to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Chemnitz 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.
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