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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Erfurt to Essen

Composite routes from Erfurt to Essen

Cheapest
3 h 35 min
Car
332 km.
from $18

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
Citylines
Website
FlixBus
Website
2h 15m
Once daily
$17.81–$25.45
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Citylines
Website
3h
Once a week
$12.72–$17.81
+3590885700870
+3590885700870
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Lufthansa
Website
Austrian Airlines
Website
Condor Flugdienst
Website
Lufthansa
Website
3h 21m
Every day
$139.95–$585.24
Austrian Airlines
Website
6h
Monday to Friday
$127.23–$394.40
Condor Flugdienst
Website
6h
Friday to Sunday
$127.23–$458.01
Train operators
Found: 2
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
National Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
4h 20m
Twice daily
$82.70–$95.42
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
National Express
Website
2h 34m
Every 2 hours
$48.35–$69.97
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Erfurt and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Erfurt station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Essen central train station via Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Essen?

The distance between Erfurt and Essen is 402 km. The road distance is 389.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Erfurt to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $70.65 - $81.52 .

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

The train from Erfurt Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Erfurt to Essen?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Essen is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $70.65 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33.70 - $47.83 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Erfurt to Essen bus arrive?

Erfurt to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Erfurt to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Erfurt to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Essen is 390 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Erfurt to Essen.

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

Book your Erfurt to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Erfurt 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.
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