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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dortmund to Essen

Composite routes from Dortmund to Essen

Cheapest
27 min
Car
35 km.
from $1

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
FlixBus
Website
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
Ecolines
Website
Grandes Tour
Website
DB Bus
Website
FlixBus
Website
1h 30m
Hourly
$7.00–$10.81
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
40 min
Twice daily
$10.81–$16.54
+33 18 57 62 228
+33 18 57 62 228
Call
Ecolines
Website
35 min
4 times a week
$31.81–$44.53
+371 67 214 512
+371 67 214 512
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Grandes Tour
Website
42 min
3 times a week
+38 (044) 444 00 44
+38 (044) 444 00 44
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DB Bus
Website
1h 59m
Once daily
$7.63–$10.18
+49 30 311682904
+49 30 311682904
Call
Train operators
Found: 6
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Eurobahn
Website
Eurostar
Website
22 min
Twice daily
$27.99–$63.61
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
21 min
Hourly
$26.72–$30.53
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
42 min
Hourly
$11.45–$16.54
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
National Express
Website
27 min
Every 20 minutes
$9.54–$15.27
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Flixtrain
Website
23 min
4 times a day
$3.05–$4.45
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Eurobahn
Website
37 min
Once a week
$12.09–$16.54
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
44 min
Every 2 hours
$3.00
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Essen is to rideshare which costs $2.57 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Essen is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2.61 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf Kruppstrasse/Am Thyssenhaus. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Dortmund to Essen?

The distance between Dortmund and Essen is 34 km. The road distance is 37.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Essen without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2.61 - $54.35 .

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

The train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Essen bus from?

Dortmund to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Dortmund to Essen?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Essen is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2.61 - $54.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5.98 - $38.04 and takes 1h 8m. There are no good options to fly between Dortmund to Essen.

Where does the Dortmund to Essen bus arrive?

Dortmund to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf Kruppstrasse/Am Thyssenhaus station.

Where does the Dortmund to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dortmund to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Essen is 38 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Dortmund to Essen.

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

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

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

Book your Dortmund 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.

Can I share a ride from Dortmund to Essen?

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