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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Essen to Oberhausen
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
51
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Essen to Oberhausen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Oberhausen will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 51 trains that leave Essen for Oberhausen on Wed, May 27, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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4:49 PM0h16Essen5:05 PMOberhausen Hbf$111One-way0 transfers- 4:56 PM0h18Essen5:14 PMOberhausen Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
- 5:26 PM0h18Essen5:44 PMOberhausen Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
- 5:49 PM0h16Essen6:05 PMOberhausen Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
- 5:56 PM0h18Essen6:14 PMOberhausen Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
- 4:49 PM0h16Essen5:05 PMOberhausen Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
- 5:49 PM0h16Essen6:05 PMOberhausen Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
- 6:49 PM0h16Essen7:05 PMOberhausen Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
- 4:56 PM0h18Essen5:14 PMOberhausen Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
- 5:26 PM0h18Essen5:44 PMOberhausen Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Essen to Oberhausen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Oberhausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 9 miles (16 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
55m Average total duration 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Oberhausen:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Oberhausen costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Oberhausen take longer:
Train takes on average 25m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (25m by train vs 34m by car). Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $3 (€3) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Essen to Oberhausen
No changeoverVery good serviceComfortable seats and good equipmentClean toilets, corridors and seatsPleasant volume and normal utilisationwith snack machine
Delay of 35 minutesJourney information
Overview: Train from Essen to Oberhausen
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Trains from Essen to Oberhausen run on average 51 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 16:40, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (16 km) distance in 16m.
Distance 9 miles (16 km) |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 51 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 4:40 PM |
Last train 11:26 PM |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Essen to Oberhausen trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Essen and Oberhausen from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Essen to Oberhausen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to Oberhausen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oberhausen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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