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Compare train, bus, and flight for Magdeburg to Essen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, while a train costs an average of €36.
Distance: 202 miles (326 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€27 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Magdeburg to Essen:
A train is €0.99 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Magdeburg to Essen costing on average €37.
A train is €374 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Essen costing on average €410.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Flight takes on average 9h 15m.
Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €22. The journey takes 6h 5m versus 4h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Magdeburg to Essen
How to get from Magdeburg to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:59 PM6h51Magdeburg5:50 AMEssen€211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:59 PM6h51Magdeburg5:50 AMEssen€211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:59 PM6h51Magdeburg5:50 AMEssen€211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:59 PM6h51Magdeburg4:50 AMEssen€301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Essen:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Essen costing on average €36.
A bus is €382 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Essen costing on average €410.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 42m.
Flight takes on average 9h 15m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Essen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Essen by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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