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Compare train and bus for Essen to Siegen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Siegen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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€30 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Essen to Siegen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Siegen:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Siegen costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Siegen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Siegen 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 Siegen, Koblenzer Str..
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Siegen Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Siegen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Siegen by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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