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Compare train for Andernach to Essen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Andernach to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a bus costs an average of €11.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €11. The journey takes 2h 55m versus 1h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Andernach and Essen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Mendig, B262 / Ludwig-Erhard-Straße (Shell) and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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