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Compare train and bus for Essen to Schweinfurt
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Essen to Schweinfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. 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 €57, while a train costs an average of €159.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€57 Average price Cheapest | €159 Average price | €57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Schweinfurt:
A bus is €102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Schweinfurt costing on average €159.
Other travel options to Schweinfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
Tickets start at around €57 compared to roughly €57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-0.85. The journey takes 7h 5m versus 4h 26m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Schweinfurt
How to get from Essen to Schweinfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Schweinfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:35 PM14h05Essen11:40 AMSchweinfurt€431One-way0 transfers
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9:35 PM14h05Essen11:40 AMSchweinfurt€431One-way0 transfers
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9:35 PM14h05Essen11:40 AMSchweinfurt€431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Schweinfurt:
A bus is €102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Schweinfurt costing on average €159.
Other travel options to Schweinfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Schweinfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Schweinfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Schweinfurt.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Schweinfurt by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Schweinfurt by bus.
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