Essen to North Rhine Westphalia

Essen to North Rhine Westphalia

Essen
North Rhine Westphalia
Thu, Jul 4
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Essen to North Rhine Westphalia Schedule

Essen to North Rhine Westphalia Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
CD 2nd Class Seat 00:32 - 01:05€ 29.32
CD 2nd Class Seat 02:09 - 02:38€ 29.32
CD 2nd Class Seat 05:45 - 06:25€ 25.45
CD 2nd Class Seat 06:36 - 07:23€ 25.45
Blablacar Bus Standard AC 10:00 - 10:35€ 4.15
Flixtrain Standard 12:03 - 12:30€ 9.89
FlixBus Economy 14:55 - 15:35€ 4.99
Flixtrain Standard 18:03 - 18:31€ 3.29
Flixtrain Standard 20:50 - 21:17€ 9.89

Transportation from Essen to North Rhine Westphalia

Facts about the transport from Essen to North Rhine Westphalia

Cheapest Transport$4
Fastest Transport26m
Earliest Departure12:02 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day21
Distance54 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBlablacar Bus, CD, FlixBus, Flixtrain

How to get from Essen to North Rhine Westphalia

Travelling between Essen and North Rhine Westphalia is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 31.43 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 3.34.

How long does it take to get from Essen to North Rhine Westphalia?

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

Train is the fastest way to travel between Essen and North Rhine Westphalia. Train will bring you to your destination in 26m. Bus+train does a much slower job and take about 50m to reach North Rhine Westphalia.

How much does it cost to get from Essen to North Rhine Westphalia?

Travelling between Essen and North Rhine Westphalia can be as cheap as USD 3.34 if you opt for a Blablacar Bus bus and as expensive as USD 31.43 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 Essen and North Rhine Westphalia ?

  • 18 from Essen to North Rhine Westphalia starting from 00:02 Essen Central until 20:50 Essen Central
  • 10 from Essen to North Rhine Westphalia starting from 05:55 Cologne Airport until 20:50 Duesseldorf Airport
  • 3 from Essen to North Rhine Westphalia starting from 10:00 Essen Bus Station Freiheit until 21:00 Essen Bus Station Freiheit

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Essen to North Rhine Westphalia.

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Essen to North Rhine Westphalia, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 65.39.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Essen and North Rhine Westphalia

Corendon Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa, SunExpress

Bus

Travelling from Essen to North Rhine Westphalia 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 Essen and North Rhine Westphalia

Blablacar Bus, FlixBus

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 Essen to North Rhine Westphalia?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus