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Trains from Duisburg to Essen for US$10
When you book a train journey from Duisburg to Essen with Busbud, you pay an average price of US$10. There are 8 scheduled trains per day. The train journey takes an average of 11m. Departures are between 06:00 and 19:06.
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Essen for US$113
Each day 57 trains connect Frankfurt am Main to Essen. The average travel time for this route is 2h 39m. When you book with Busbud, you can expect an average price of US$113. Daily departures are between 06:00 and 20:23.
Trains from Munich to Essen for US$133
You can take the train from Munich to Essen for an average price of US$133. There are 18 trains operating this route every day. The earliest train leaves at 06:12 and the latest train departs at 19:47. The average travel time for this route is 6h 27m.
Trains from Hamburg to Essen for US$56
Book a trip from Hamburg to Essen with Busbud and you'll find an average price of US$56. Booking early helps you find the best deals. 15 trains connect Hamburg to Essen every day. The first train going to Essen leaves at 06:01 and the last train leaves at 22:46. On average, it's a 3h 12m train trip.
Trains from Linz to Essen for US$189
Travel from Linz to Essen for US$189. The trip takes an average of 8h 24m. Book with Busbud and you'll find 4 trains per day that operate this route. Daily departures are between 07:34 and 14:34.
Frequently asked questions - Essen
What is the main train station in Essen?
One of the popular stations in Essen is Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit. Other trains and bus stations serving the area include HBF, Essen Hbf, Essen Bushaltestelle, Hachestraße.
Is Essen a popular train travel destination?
Yes, Essen is a popular destination for train travellers, with 102 daily departures connecting many cities
What is the best way to travel to Essen by train?
When travelling to Essen by train, FlixBus is a popular choice. Explore potential booking options and compare prices from our partners: Eurolines Madeltrans, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn ICE, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, TopUkraine, Agat, BlaBlaCar Bus, Travel Bus, Winew, Benz Express, Way Grand, Yazıcıoğlu Turizm, Zhitia Turist, East West Eurolines, Eurovoyage, KLR Bus, Orion Bus, Planet Reisen, Trans Turist, Grand Bus, Nomago, Euroclub, Ecolines, Volodymyrets Transservice, Sindbad
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