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Compare train and bus for Essen to Greifswald
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Greifswald among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$153 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration Fastest 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 45m Average total duration 14h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Essen to Greifswald:
A bus is $95 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Greifswald costing on average $153 (€125).
Other travel options to Greifswald take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 15m.
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How to get from Essen to Greifswald by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Greifswald is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:10 PM19h25Essen2:35 PMGreifswald$741One-way0 transfers
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- 7:10 PM19h25Essen2:35 PMGreifswald$741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:10 PM19h25Essen2:35 PMGreifswald$741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Greifswald:
A bus is $95 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Greifswald costing on average $153 (€125).
Other travel options to Greifswald take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Greifswald 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 Greifswald station.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Greifswald, Bahnhofsplatz.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Greifswald by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Greifswald by bus.
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