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Compare train and flight for Aalen to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aalen to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $128 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $128, while a flight costs an average of $521.
Distance: 226 miles (365 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$128 Average price Cheapest | $521 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aalen to Essen
Compare the available ways to get from Aalen to Essen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aalen to Essen:
A train is $394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aalen to Essen costing on average $521.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 33m.
Tickets start at around $128 compared to roughly $83 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$44. The journey takes 5h 3m versus 4h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Aalen to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aalen to Essen is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:30 AM 3h05 Aalen 12:35 PM Essen $543 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 AM 3h05 Aalen 12:35 PM Essen $543 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 AM 3h05 Aalen 12:35 PM Essen $543 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aalen to Essen:
A train is $394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aalen to Essen costing on average $521.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aalen and Essen as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aalen Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Essen by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Essen by flight.
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