How to Travel from

Essen to Wuppertal

by Rideshare or Car

Germany Essen Wuppertal

Cheapest

By car (39 km)

30 min

39 km.

from $2

Other

Rideshare

30 min

39 km.

from $2.12

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:

+49 30 2970

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Essen Hbf to Wuppertal

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$12.72–$19.08

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:

+3 318 576 2228

Website:

blablacar.com

Other from Essen to Wuppertal

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$1.50

Bus operators

BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH

Phone:

01806 607085

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

bahn.de/

Bus from Essen Hbf to Velbert

Ave. Duration:

32 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.22–$7.00

Bus from Velbert ZOB to Wuppertal

Ave. Duration:

29 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.22–$7.00

WSW mobil GmbH

Phone:

+49 202 5690

Website:

wsw-online.de/wsw-mobil/

Bus from Velbert ZOB to Wuppertal

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Ruhrbahn GmbH

Phone:

+49 201 8261234

Website:

ruhrbahn.de/

Bus from Essen Hbf to Velbert

Ave. Duration:

42 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Wuppertal is to rideshare which costs $1.28 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Wuppertal is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $5.43 - $8.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Wuppertal?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Wuppertal. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Wuppertal Hbf via Velbert ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Wuppertal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Wuppertal Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Essen to Wuppertal?

The distance between Essen and Wuppertal is 44 km. The road distance is 36 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Wuppertal without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs $10.87 - $16.30 .

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Wuppertal Hbf takes 48 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Essen to Wuppertal bus from?

Essen to Wuppertal bus services, operated by BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Wuppertal train from?

Essen to Wuppertal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Wuppertal?

The best way to get from Essen to Wuppertal is to train which takes 48 min and costs $10.87 - $16.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8.70 - $11.96 and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Essen to Wuppertal bus arrive?

Essen to Wuppertal bus services, operated by BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH, arrive at Velbert ZOB station.

Where does the Essen to Wuppertal train arrive?

Essen to Wuppertal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Wuppertal Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Wuppertal?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Wuppertal is 36 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Essen to Wuppertal.

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

Book your Essen to Wuppertal train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Wuppertal?

There are 1002+ hotels available in Wuppertal. Prices start at $42.41 per night.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Wuppertal?

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

Book in Wuppertal

Spark by Hilton Wuppertal City Centre

Doeppersberg 50, Wuppertal

Fine

8.5

B&B Hotel Wuppertal City-Süd

Am Wunderbau 11, Wuppertal

Fine

8.3

Hotel Park Villa

Erich Hoepner Ring 5, Wuppertal

Great

9.1

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Wuppertal Zoo

Wuppertal Zoo (German: Zoologischer Garten Wuppertal or Zoo Wuppertal) is a 24-hectare (59-acre) zoo in Wuppertal, Germany. About 5,000 animals from around the world live at the zoo, representing about 500 species, including apes, monkeys, bears, big cats, elephants, as well as birds, reptiles, and fish.

Burg Castle

Burg Castle (German: Schloss Burg), located in Burg an der Wupper (Solingen), is the largest reconstructed castle in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and a popular tourist attraction. Its early history is closely connected to the rise of the Duchy of Berg.

Neanderthal Museum

The Neanderthal Museum is a museum in Mettmann, Germany. It was established in 1996. Located at the site of the first Neanderthal man discovery in the Neandertal, it features an exhibit centered on human evolution. The museum was constructed in 1996 to a design by the architects Zamp Kelp, Julius Krauss and Arno Brandlhuber and draws about 170,000 visitors per year. It includes an archaeological park on the original discovery site, a Stone Age workshop, as well as an art trail named "human traces". All signs, as well as the audio guide offered, are available in German and English.

Wuppertal

Wuppertal is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, the most populous state of Germany. With a population of approximately 355,000, Wuppertal is the seventh-largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia as well as the 17th-largest city in Germany. It was founded in 1929 by the merger of the cities and towns of Elberfeld, Barmen, Ronsdorf, Cronenberg and Vohwinkel, and was initially "Barmen-Elberfeld" before adopting its present name in 1930. It is regarded as the capital and largest city of the Bergisches Land (historically this was Düsseldorf).

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Two ways to Travel from Essen to Wuppertal

Transport providers

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Bus operators

BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH

WSW mobil GmbH

Ruhrbahn GmbH

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