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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Bushaltestelle Regensburg Hauptbahnof | Cheapest | |||||
 | Essen Central Train Station | Regensburg Train Station | Fastest | |||||
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Essen Central Train Station | Regensburg Train Station | No tags | |||||
| Essen Central Train Station | Regensburg Train Station | No tags | |||||
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Essen Central Train Station | Regensburg Train Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Regensburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Regensburg. The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Regensburg?
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Regensburg by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Essen to Regensburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Regensburg start from £75. The average price for this train route is around £142. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Regensburg?
The average train journey time from Essen to Regensburg is 6h 10m, covering a distance of 281 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 23m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Regensburg route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Regensburg?
The earliest train from Essen to Regensburg departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 23:00.
Which is the best train operator from Essen to Regensburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Regensburg?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Essen to Regensburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Regensburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Regensburg was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £74To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Regensburg as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £74 to £169 for a train ticket from Essen to Regensburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £74, which is on 2025-12-09.
