Dortmund to Essen

Dortmund to Essen

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$4
 
 
$62

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Dortmund to Essen Schedule

Dortmund to Essen Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
CD 2nd Class Seat 00:45 - 01:06€ 25.86
CD 1st Class Seat 02:45 - 03:07€ 53.26
CD 1st Class Seat 04:04 - 04:31€ 53.26
CD 2nd Class Seat 06:45 - 07:06€ 25.86
Eurowings Economy 08:00 - 22:00€ 142.29
Wizz Air Economy 10:30 - 17:45€ 337.62
Flixtrain Standard 12:26 - 12:48€ 3.29
Wizz Air Economy 15:50 - 22:15€ 196.86
Wizz Air Economy 16:10 - 09:00€ 290.19
Wizz Air Economy 18:20 - 09:00€ 277.44
Flixtrain Standard 20:26 - 20:48€ 3.29

Transportation from Dortmund to Essen

Facts about the transport from Dortmund to Essen

Cheapest Transport$4
Fastest Transport22m
Earliest Departure12:07 AM
Latest Departure8:26 PM
Departures per day38
Distance19 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Serbia, CD, Eurowings, Flixtrain, Globtour Medugorje, GP Aviation, Wizz Air

How to get from Dortmund to Essen

Travelling between Dortmund and Essen is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 61.05 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 3.52.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 26 hours to travel between Dortmund and Essen depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Dortmund and Essen. Train will bring you to your destination in 22m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 1h 30m to reach Essen.

How much does it cost to get from Dortmund to Essen?

Travelling between Dortmund and Essen can be as cheap as USD 3.52 if you opt for a Flixtrain train and as expensive as USD 61.05 if you buy a CD Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Dortmund and Essen ?

  • 38 from Dortmund to Essen starting from 00:07 Dortmund Central until 20:26 Dortmund Central

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Dortmund to Essen.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Dortmund to Essen overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Dortmund and Essen

Globtour Medugorje

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Dortmund to Essen?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train