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Compare train and bus 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 train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €20.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Koblenz to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Koblenz to Essen:
A train is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Koblenz to Essen costing on average $26 (€20).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Koblenz and Essen as scheduled services by train and bus 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 BlaBlaCar to go to Essen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) to go to Essen by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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