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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Magdeburg to Essen

Composite routes from Magdeburg to Essen

Cheapest
3 h 9 min
Car
384 km.
from $21

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
Grandes Tour
Website
FlixBus
Website
6h 30m
Twice daily
$39.24–$55.69
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Grandes Tour
Website
7h 35m
3 times a week
+38 (044) 444 00 44
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Call
Airlines
Found: 2
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Lufthansa
Website
3h 2m
Every day
$177.21–$506.31
Eurowings
Website
1h 10m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$63.29–$240.50
Train operators
Found: 4
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
ODEG
Website
Start Deutschland GmbH
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
3h
Every 3 hours
$69.62–$82.28
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
48 min
Hourly
$12.66–$18.99
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
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ODEG
Website
1h 17m
Hourly
$13.92–$20.25
+49 30 514 88 88 88
+49 30 514 88 88 88
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Start Deutschland GmbH
Website
1h 10m
6 times a week
+49 69 9 99 99 36 44
+49 69 9 99 99 36 44
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Essen is to bus which costs $33.70 - $47.83 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Essen is to train via Dortmund which takes 3h 26m and costs $65.22 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Magdeburg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Magdeburg central bus station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Magdeburg and Essen?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Magdeburg to Essen?

The distance between Magdeburg and Essen is 383 km. The road distance is 393.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Essen without a car is to train via Dortmund which takes 3h 26m and costs $65.22 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Magdeburg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Magdeburg to Essen?

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Essen is to train via Dortmund which takes 3h 26m and costs $65.22 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33.70 - $47.83 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Magdeburg to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Magdeburg to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Magdeburg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Magdeburg to Essen is 393 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Magdeburg to Essen.

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

Book your Magdeburg to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1990+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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