How to Travel from
Dortmund to Essen
by Rideshare or Car
Schedule
Dortmund → Essen
18:20
Dortmund (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)
Dortmund - Essen
1 transfers
Duration: 40 min
19:00
Essen (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Dortmund - Essen
Start
Walk to Dortmund Central Station, Duration: 9 min
18:29
Dortmund Central Station
Duration: 27 min
18:56
Essen Central Station
IC 2342
WALK, Duration: 4 min
Finish
18:36
Dortmund (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)
Dortmund - Essen
1 transfers
Duration: 36 min
19:12
Essen (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Dortmund - Essen
Start
Walk to Dortmund Central Station, Duration: 9 min
18:45
Dortmund Central Station
Duration: 22 min
19:07
Essen Central Station
RE1
WALK, Duration: 5 min
Finish
18:24
Dortmund (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)
Dortmund - Bochum - Essen
2 transfers
Duration: 58 min
19:22
Essen (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Dortmund - Essen
Start
Walk to Dortmund Central Station, Duration: 9 min
18:33
Dortmund Central Station
Duration: 27 min
19:00
Gelsenkirchen Central Train Station
RB 32
Transfer in Bochum, 9 min
19:09
Gelsenkirchen Central Train Station
Duration: 9 min
19:18
Essen Central Station
RE 2
WALK, Duration: 4 min
Finish
18:58
Dortmund (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)
Dortmund - Essen
1 transfers
Duration: 37 min
19:35
Essen (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Dortmund - Essen
Start
Walk to Dortmund Central Station, Duration: 9 min
19:07
Dortmund Central Station
Duration: 23 min
19:30
Essen Central Station
RE6
WALK, Duration: 5 min
Finish
18:21
Dortmund (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)
Dortmund - Bochum - Essen
2 transfers
Duration: 1 hours 11 min
19:32
Essen (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Dortmund - Essen
Start
Walk to Dortmund Central Station, Duration: 9 min
18:30
Dortmund Central Station
Duration: 16 min
18:46
Witten Hbf
S 5
Walk to Witten Hbf, Duration: 23 sec
19:01
Witten Hbf
Duration: 26 min
19:27
Essen Central Station
RE16
WALK, Duration: 5 min
Finish
19:12
Dortmund (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)
Dortmund - Essen
1 transfers
Duration: 38 min
19:50
Essen (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Dortmund - Essen
Start
Walk to Dortmund Central Station, Duration: 9 min
19:21
Dortmund Central Station
Duration: 24 min
19:45
Essen Central Station
RE11
WALK, Duration: 5 min
Finish
Two ways to Travel from Dortmund to Essen
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (36 km)
25 min
36 km.
from $1
Other
Rideshare
25 min
36 km.
from $1.96
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.00–$10.81
BlaBlaCar Bus
Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54
Ecolines
Bus from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$44.53
Grandes Tour
Phone:
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Website:
grandes-tour.com.ua/
Bus from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
DB Bus
Phone:
+49 30 311682904
Website:
bahn.com/en
Bus from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.63–$10.18
Train operators
Eurostar
Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$63.61
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.72–$30.53
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.54–$15.27
Bus from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Flixtrain
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.05–$4.45
Eurobahn
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.09–$16.54
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Dortmund to Essen
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$3.00
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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