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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Essen to Utrecht
Compare the available ways to get from Essen to Utrecht, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Utrecht:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Utrecht costing on average $69.
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$30. The journey takes 2h 20m versus 2h 11m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Utrecht
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:15 AM 5h45 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) 1:00 PM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:15 AM 5h45 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) 1:00 PM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- S2 · IC 2009 · ICE 128
10:54 AM 2h05 Essen Hbf 12:59 PM Utrecht Centraal $80 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- 10210+
20016+IC 324010:20 AM 2h36 Essen Hbf 12:56 PM Utrecht Centraal $58 1 One-way 2 transfers - 10206+20012+IC 3232
8:20 AM 2h36 Essen Hbf 10:56 AM Utrecht Centraal $58 1 One-way 2 transfers - 10208+20014+IC 3236
9:20 AM 2h36 Essen Hbf 11:56 AM Utrecht Centraal $58 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Utrecht:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Utrecht costing on average $69.
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
- 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 train and bus 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, Station Leidsche Rijn A.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Utrecht by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Utrecht by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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