How to travel from Essen to Brühl

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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 bus, with an average ticket price of zł 29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. 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 zł 29, while a train costs an average of zł 145.

Distance: 43 miles (70 km)

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Driving

zł 145

Average price

zł 29

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zł 64

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 53m

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Fastest

1h 23m

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30m

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2h 22m

Average total duration

1h 52m

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30m

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1h 12m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Brühl is a bus with an average price of zł 29.

This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Brühl:

A bus is zł 117 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Brühl costing on average zł 145.

The fastest way to travel from Essen to Brühl is by train with an average journey time of 1h 53m.

Other travel options to Brühl take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 22m.

Yes, you can take a train between Essen and Brühl.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Essen to Brühl among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around zł 145 compared to roughly zł 64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 81. The journey takes 1h 23m 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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from Essen to Brühl

How to get from Essen to Brühl by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Essen to Brühl is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    7:20 PM1h25
    Essen
    8:45 PMBrühl
    zł 1211One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    7:20 PM1h25
    Essen
    8:45 PMBrühl
    zł 1211One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    6:00 PM1h12
    Essen
    7:12 PMBrühl
    zł 1491One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    8:20 PM1h25
    Essen
    9:45 PMBrühl
    zł 1211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    9:20 PM1h25
    Essen
    10:45 PMBrühl
    zł 1211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    8:00 PM1h12
    Essen
    9:12 PMBrühl
    zł 1491One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

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You can travel between Essen and Brühl by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Brühl is a bus with an average price of zł 29.

This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Brühl:

A bus is zł 117 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Brühl costing on average zł 145.

The fastest way to travel from Essen to Brühl is by train with an average journey time of 1h 53m.

Other travel options to Brühl take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 22m.

The distance from Essen to Brühl is approximately 43 miles (70 km).
The average frequency per day from Essen to Brühl is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Essen to Brühl:
  • Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Brühl station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Essen to Brühl, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Brühl by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Brühl by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Essen to Brühl:
  • 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Essen to Brühl often also extend their vacation to go to Cologne, Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, Frankfurt am Main, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brühl and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Brühl to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To explore Brühl's main attractions, including Phantasialand, the Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces, and the Max Ernst Museum, plan to spend about 2 to 3 days.

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