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Compare bus and train for Bad Kreuznach to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bad Kreuznach to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $81 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $81, while a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$81 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around $81 compared to roughly $41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-39.55. The journey takes 2h 49m versus 2h 31m 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 Bad Kreuznach to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bad Kreuznach to Essen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:08 AM3h42Bad Kreuznach11:50 AMEssen$601One-way0 transfers
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8:08 AM3h42Bad Kreuznach11:50 AMEssen$601One-way0 transfers
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8:08 AM3h42Bad Kreuznach11:50 AMEssen$601One-way0 transfers
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7:00 AM3h58Bad Kreuznach10:58 AMEssen$981One-way0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bad Kreuznach and Essen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bad Kreuznach station and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bingen am Rhein and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Essen by train.
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