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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Regensburg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Essen to Regensburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $428.
Distance: 280 miles (452 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$428 Average price | $107 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Regensburg:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Regensburg costing on average $107.
A bus is $378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Regensburg costing on average $428.
Other travel options to Regensburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 14m.
Bus takes on average 9h 53m.
Tickets start at around $50 compared to roughly $104 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54. The journey takes 9h 23m versus 6h 2m 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.
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How to get from Essen to Regensburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Regensburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:00 PM8h50Essen10:50 PMRegensburg$491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:00 PM8h50Essen10:50 PMRegensburg$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:00 PM8h50Essen10:50 PMRegensburg$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:50 AM11h20Essen10:10 PMRegensburg$601One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Regensburg:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Regensburg costing on average $107.
A bus is $378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Regensburg costing on average $428.
Other travel options to Regensburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 14m.
Bus takes on average 9h 53m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Regensburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Regensburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Regensburg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Regensburg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Regensburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Regensburg by bus.
- 18 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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