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Compare bus and train for Koblenz to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Koblenz to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Koblenz to Essen:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Koblenz to Essen costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (2h 4m by train vs 2h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $29 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Koblenz to Essen
How to get from Koblenz to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Koblenz to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM5h35Koblenz, Hauptbahnhof9:55 AMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$191One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM5h35Koblenz, Hauptbahnhof9:55 AMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$191One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 926 · Bus RE11:12 PM2h25Koblenz Hbf3:37 PMEssen$611One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 28518 · 6362912:16 PM2h39Koblenz Hbf2:55 PMEssen Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
- 28520 · 636111:16 PM2h39Koblenz Hbf3:55 PMEssen Hbf$611One-way1 transfer
- ICE 926 · 26421 · S91:12 PM2h28Koblenz Hbf3:40 PMEssen Hbf$611One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Koblenz to Essen:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Koblenz to Essen costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Koblenz and Essen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Koblenz Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Koblenz, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Regional to go to Essen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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