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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 an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 65 miles (106 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Essen:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Essen costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4. The journey takes 2h 29m versus 1h 30m 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.
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)$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:40 AM2h05Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)12:45 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus10:40 AM2h05Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)12:45 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 3529 · 20077 · 52873 · Bus RE110:19 AM2h31Eindhoven station12:50 PMEssen Hbf$461One-way4 transfers
- IC 3521 · 20073 · 52869 · Bus RE18:19 AM2h31Eindhoven station10:50 AMEssen Hbf$461One-way4 transfers
- IC 3525 · 20075 · 52871 · Bus RE19:19 AM2h31Eindhoven station11:50 AMEssen Hbf$461One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus1:55 PM2h15Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)4:10 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:25 AM3h35Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)1:00 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:55 PM2h35Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)10:30 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Essen:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Essen costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
- Around 6 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 train and bus 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 to go to Essen by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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