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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Saarlouis
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Essen to Saarlouis among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. 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 $51, while a flight costs an average of $444.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price | $444 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Saarlouis, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Saarlouis:
A bus is $62 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Saarlouis costing on average $112 (€94).
A bus is $394 (€330) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Saarlouis costing on average $444 (€373).
Other travel options to Saarlouis take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
Tickets start at around $112 (€94) compared to roughly $54 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$58 (-€48). The journey takes 4h 26m versus 3h 46m 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 Saarlouis by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Saarlouis is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:30 PM 13h20 Essen 8:50 AM Saarlouis $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:30 PM 13h20 Essen 8:50 AM Saarlouis $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:30 PM 13h20 Essen 8:50 AM Saarlouis $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Saarlouis:
A bus is $62 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Saarlouis costing on average $112 (€94).
A bus is $394 (€330) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Saarlouis costing on average $444 (€373).
Other travel options to Saarlouis take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Saarlouis as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Saarlouis Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Freyming-Merlebach, Freyming.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Saarlouis by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Saarlouis by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, British Airways, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Luxair to go to Saarlouis by flight.
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