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Compare train for Essen to Warburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Warburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. 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 $16, while a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m 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 Warburg:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Warburg costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to Warburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $29 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€11). The journey takes 3h 18m versus 2h 18m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Warburg:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Warburg costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to Warburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Warburg as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Warburg station.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Warburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Warburg by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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