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Compare bus and train for Essen to Utrecht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a bus 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Utrecht:
A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Utrecht costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
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How to get from Essen to Utrecht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Utrecht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:05 AM2h15Essen10:20 AMUtrecht$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:05 AM2h15Essen10:20 AMUtrecht$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:05 AM2h15Essen10:20 AMUtrecht$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:35 AM2h15Essen10:50 AMUtrecht$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Utrecht:
A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Utrecht costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Utrecht as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Utrecht Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Utrecht, Centraal Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Utrecht by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Utrecht by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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