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Compare train for Essen to Brühl
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Brühl among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. 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 train costs an average of €31, while a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€31 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around €31 compared to roughly €14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-17.00. The journey takes 1h 15m versus 1h 12m 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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FAQs: Travel from Essen to Brühl
Travel to Brühl easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Brühl.

- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Brühl as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Brühl station.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Brühl by train.
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