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Compare bus and train for Essen to Vechta
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Vechta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $67, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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$88 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Vechta:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Vechta costing on average $88 (€72).
Other travel options to Vechta take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
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How to get from Essen to Vechta by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Vechta is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:15 PM10h30Essen12:45 AMVechta$451One-way0 transfers
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2:15 PM10h30Essen12:45 AMVechta$451One-way0 transfers
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2:15 PM10h30Essen12:45 AMVechta$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Vechta:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Vechta costing on average $88 (€72).
Other travel options to Vechta take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Vechta 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 Vechta station.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Vechta, Harmer Straße (Autohof Bakum).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Vechta by train.
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