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Compare train and bus for Essen to Hengelo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Hengelo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$56 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Hengelo:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Hengelo costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Hengelo take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Hengelo:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Hengelo costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Hengelo take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Hengelo as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Enschede, Centraal Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Hengelo station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hengelo by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Hengelo by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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