How to travel from Essen to Reutlingen

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Compare train for Essen to Reutlingen

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Essen to Reutlingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $106 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 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $106, while a flight costs an average of $534.

Distance: 226 miles (365 km)

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$534

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$190

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$106

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$83

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3h 55m

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1h 55m

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4h 51m

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4h 21m

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15h 39m

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15h 9m

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5h 8m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Reutlingen is a bus with an average price of $106.

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

A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Reutlingen costing on average $190.

A bus is $428 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Reutlingen costing on average $534.

The fastest way to travel from Essen to Reutlingen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Reutlingen take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 51m.

Bus takes on average 15h 39m.

Yes, you can take a train between Essen and Reutlingen.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Essen to Reutlingen among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 13m sooner (1h 55m by flight vs 5h 8m by car). Tickets start at around $534 compared to roughly $83 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Essen to Reutlingen

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

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

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    4:36 PM4h05
    Essen
    8:41 PMReutlingen
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    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    4:36 PM4h05
    Essen
    8:41 PMReutlingen
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    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    4:36 PM4h05
    Essen
    8:41 PMReutlingen
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    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    6:36 PM4h05
    Essen
    10:41 PMReutlingen
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    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    4:59 PM4h12
    Essen
    9:11 PMReutlingen
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    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    6:59 PM4h12
    Essen
    11:11 PMReutlingen
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    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Essen to Reutlingen

Travel to Reutlingen 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 Reutlingen.

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You can travel between Essen and Reutlingen by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Reutlingen is a bus with an average price of $106.

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

A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Reutlingen costing on average $190.

A bus is $428 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Reutlingen costing on average $534.

The fastest way to travel from Essen to Reutlingen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Reutlingen take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 51m.

Bus takes on average 15h 39m.

The distance from Essen to Reutlingen is approximately 226 miles (365 km).
The average frequency per day from Essen to Reutlingen is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Reutlingen 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 Reutlingen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Reutlingen Central.
  • Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Reutlingen, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Essen to Reutlingen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Reutlingen by train.
Omio customers who travel from Essen to Reutlingen often also extend their vacation to go to Stuttgart, Tübingen, Paris, Munich, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Reutlingen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Reutlingen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
You can explore the main attractions of Reutlingen in 1 to 2 days, including the St. Mary's Church, the narrowest street in the world, and nearby nature spots like the Achalm Mountain.

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