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Compare train and bus for Essen to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. 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 €46, while a train costs an average of €101.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€101 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Essen to Saarbrücken, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Saarbrücken:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Saarbrücken costing on average €101.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
Tickets start at around €101 compared to roughly €47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€53. The journey takes 4h 25m versus 3h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Essen to Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Saarbrücken is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:30 PM 12h20 Essen 7:50 AM Saarbrücken €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:30 PM 12h20 Essen 7:50 AM Saarbrücken €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:45 AM 7h35 Essen 2:20 PM Saarbrücken €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:15 AM 11h30 Essen 10:45 PM Saarbrücken €29 1 One-way 0 transfers3:50 PM 9h30 Essen 1:20 AM Saarbrücken €32 1 One-way 0 transfers5:20 AM 11h30 Essen 4:50 PM Saarbrücken €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Saarbrücken:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Saarbrücken costing on average €101.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Saarbrücken by train.
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