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Compare bus, train, and flight for Essen to Aschaffenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Aschaffenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 213 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. 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 bus costs an average of DKK 213, while a flight costs an average of DKK 1,082.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
DKK 495 Average price | DKK 1,082 Average price | DKK 213 Average price Cheapest | DKK 335 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Essen to Aschaffenburg
Compare the available ways to get from Essen to Aschaffenburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Aschaffenburg:
A bus is DKK 283 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Aschaffenburg costing on average DKK 495.
A bus is DKK 870 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Aschaffenburg costing on average DKK 1,082.
Other travel options to Aschaffenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
Tickets start at around DKK 495 compared to roughly DKK 335 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 160. The journey takes 3h 15m versus 3h 15m 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 Essen to Aschaffenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Aschaffenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:20 AM 7h30 Essen 11:50 AM Aschaffenburg DKK 266 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:20 AM 7h30 Essen 11:50 AM Aschaffenburg DKK 266 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:20 AM 7h30 Essen 11:50 AM Aschaffenburg DKK 266 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Aschaffenburg:
A bus is DKK 283 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Aschaffenburg costing on average DKK 495.
A bus is DKK 870 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Aschaffenburg costing on average DKK 1,082.
Other travel options to Aschaffenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Aschaffenburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Aschaffenburg, Goldbacher Straße.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Aschaffenburg Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Aschaffenburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aschaffenburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Aschaffenburg by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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