How to travel from Greifswald to Essen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Greifswald to Essen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greifswald to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a train costs an average of €63.

Distance: 322 miles (519 km)

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12h 37m

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How to get from Greifswald to Essen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Greifswald to Essen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche Bahn Regional
10:54AM7h04
Greifswald
05:58PMEssen
$1231One-way
1 transfer

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Deutsche Bahn Regional
10:54AM7h04
Greifswald
05:58PMEssen
$1231One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn Regional
10:54AM7h04
Greifswald
05:58PMEssen
$1231One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Greifswald to Essen

Travel to Essen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Greifswald to Essen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Greifswald and Essen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Greifswald to Essen is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Greifswald to Essen:

A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greifswald to Essen costing on average $79 (€63).

The fastest way to travel from Greifswald to Essen is by train with an average journey time of 6h 55m.

Other travel options to Essen take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 55m.

The distance from Greifswald to Essen is approximately 322 miles (519 km).
The average frequency per day from Greifswald to Essen is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Greifswald and Essen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Greifswald to Essen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Greifswald station and arrive in Essen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Greifswald, Bahnhofsplatz and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Greifswald to Essen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ODEG to go to Essen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Greifswald to Essen:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Greifswald to Essen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Essen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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