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Compare train for Greifswald to Essen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Greifswald to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a train costs an average of €113.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€39 Average price Cheapest | €113 Average price | €93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 35m Average total duration 15h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration Fastest 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Greifswald to Essen
Compare the available ways to get from Greifswald to Essen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Greifswald to Essen:
A bus is €74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greifswald to Essen costing on average €113.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 35m.
Tickets start at around €113 compared to roughly €93 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€20. The journey takes 6h 56m versus 6h 41m 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.
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How to get from Greifswald to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Greifswald to Essen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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8:30 AM 9h08 Greifswald 5:38 PM Essen €131 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8:30 AM 9h08 Greifswald 5:38 PM Essen €131 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
8:30 AM 9h08 Greifswald 5:38 PM Essen €131 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
4:44 PM 18h54 Greifswald 11:38 AM Essen €131 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Greifswald to Essen:
A bus is €74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greifswald to Essen costing on average €113.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 35m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Greifswald and Essen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Greifswald station and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Greifswald, Bahnhofsplatz and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Essen by train.
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