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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Wiesbaden
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Essen to Wiesbaden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Wiesbaden:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Wiesbaden costing on average $67 (€54).
A bus is $92 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Wiesbaden costing on average $119 (€96).
Other travel options to Wiesbaden take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
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How to get from Essen to Wiesbaden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Wiesbaden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:45 AM4h20Essen12:05 PMWiesbaden$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:45 AM4h20Essen12:05 PMWiesbaden$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:45 AM4h20Essen12:05 PMWiesbaden$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:45 AM4h20Essen11:05 AMWiesbaden$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Wiesbaden:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Wiesbaden costing on average $67 (€54).
A bus is $92 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Wiesbaden costing on average $119 (€96).
Other travel options to Wiesbaden take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Wiesbaden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Wiesbaden Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Wiesbaden, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Wiesbaden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wiesbaden by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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