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Compare train and bus for Eindhoven to Essen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Eindhoven to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 65 miles (106 km)
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Eindhoven to Essen
How to get from Eindhoven to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Eindhoven to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:40 AM2h05Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)12:45 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:40 AM2h05Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)12:45 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 3529 · 20077 · 1013110:19 AM1h55Eindhoven station12:14 PMEssen Hbf$591One-way2 transfers
Other options
IC 3525 · 20075 · 101279:19 AM1h55Eindhoven station11:14 AMEssen Hbf$591One-way2 transfers
IC 3533 · 20079 · 1013511:19 AM1h55Eindhoven station1:14 PMEssen Hbf$591One-way2 transfers
IC 3521 · 20073 · 101238:19 AM1h55Eindhoven station10:14 AMEssen Hbf$591One-way2 transfers
FlixBus1:55 PM2h15Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)4:10 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$541One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:55 PM2h35Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)10:30 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$441One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:50 AM2h20Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)4:10 AMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Essen:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Essen costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Eindhoven and Essen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Eindhoven station and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station) and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Essen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Essen by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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