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Compare train and bus for Essen to Eisenach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Eisenach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł94 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. 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 zł94, while a train costs an average of zł327.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł327 Average price | zł94 Average price Cheapest | zł195 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Essen to Eisenach:
A bus is zł233 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Eisenach costing on average zł327.
Other travel options to Eisenach take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Tickets start at around zł94 compared to roughly zł195 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł102. The journey takes 5h 0m versus 3h 55m 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 Essen to Eisenach
How to get from Essen to Eisenach by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Eisenach is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:13 AM4h27Essen10:40 AMEisenachzł2371One-way0 transfers
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- 6:13 AM4h27Essen10:40 AMEisenachzł2371One-way0 transfers
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- 6:13 AM4h27Essen10:40 AMEisenachzł2371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Eisenach:
A bus is zł233 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Eisenach costing on average zł327.
Other travel options to Eisenach take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Eisenach as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Eisenach station.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Eisenach, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Eisenach by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Eisenach by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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