What is the cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Erlangen to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Erlangen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Erlangen train station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Erlangen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Essen?

The distance between Erlangen and Essen is 507 km. The road distance is 442.9 km.

How do I travel from Erlangen to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Essen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 45m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Erlangen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Essen bus from?

Erlangen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erlangen train station.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Essen train from?

Erlangen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Erlangen to Essen?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Essen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 45m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €360 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Erlangen to Essen bus arrive?

Erlangen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Erlangen to Essen train arrive?

Erlangen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Erlangen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Essen is 443 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Erlangen to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Erlangen to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Erlangen to Essen?

Book your Erlangen to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Erlangen to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Erlangen to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
5h 45m
€69–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Essen central train stationbus N161
8h 45m
€45–70
Drive 442.9 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Essencar 442.9 km
3h 47m
€80–115
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
5h 17m
€130–352
Train
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
6h 16m
€79–167
Train #2
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S2
7h 38m
€65–110
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
5h 3m
€122–309
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
5h 18m
€141–264
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 51m
€138–240

Erlangen to Essen by train

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Distance: 507 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Erlangen, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Erlangen to Essen Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erlangen train station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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