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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Willy-Brandt-Platz | HBF | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Erfurt Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Erfurt Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Erfurt Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Erfurt Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags |
Compare 3 ways to go from Erfurt to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Erfurt and Essen?
Erfurt
- A
Willy-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Erfurt to Essen by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Erfurt to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Erfurt to Essen start from $86. The average price for this train route is around $86. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Erfurt to Essen?
The average train ride duration from Erfurt to Essen is 5h 14m, covering a distance of 177 miles (286 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 20m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Erfurt to Essen route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Erfurt to Essen?
The earliest train departs from Erfurt to Essen at 12:23pm. And the latest train departs at 12:23pm.
What is the best train operator from Erfurt to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Erfurt to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Erfurt to Essen?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Erfurt to Essen?
According to Busbud traveler 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.
