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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bielefeld to Essen

Composite routes from Bielefeld to Essen

Cheapest
1 h 26 min
Car
140 km.
from $7

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 5
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Eurobahn
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 7m
Hourly
$41.98–$47.07
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
1h 1m
Hourly
$19.08–$26.72
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
National Express
Website
1h 29m
Hourly
$27.99–$40.71
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Flixtrain
Website
1h 23m
3 times a day
$12.09–$17.81
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Eurobahn
Website
1h 35m
Hourly
$17.81–$26.72
0180 6 9 27 37 27
0180 6 9 27 37 27
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
1h 46m
4 times a day
$7.00–$13.99
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call
Bus operators
Found: 1
Grandes Tour
Website
Grandes Tour
Website
2h 44m
3 times a week
+38 (044) 444 00 44
+38 (044) 444 00 44
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bielefeld to Essen is to rideshare which costs $5.98 - $11.96 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bielefeld to Essen is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $10.33 - $40.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Bielefeld and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bielefeld Hbf and arriving at Essen Hauptbahnhof. Services depart three times a week. The journey takes approximately 2h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Bielefeld and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bielefeld Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Bielefeld to Essen?

The distance between Bielefeld and Essen is 131 km. The road distance is 150.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Essen without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $10.33 - $40.22 .

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

The train from Bielefeld Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Essen bus from?

Bielefeld to Essen bus services, operated by Grandes Tour, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Bielefeld to Essen?

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Essen is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $10.33 - $40.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Bielefeld to Essen bus arrive?

Bielefeld to Essen bus services, operated by Grandes Tour, arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Bielefeld to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bielefeld to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bielefeld to Essen is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Bielefeld to Essen.

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

Book your Bielefeld to Essen train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

Book your Bielefeld to Essen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

Can I share a ride from Bielefeld to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bielefeld and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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