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Compare train, bus, and flight for Regensburg to Essen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Regensburg to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a flight costs an average of $446.
Distance: 280 miles (452 km)
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $129 Average price | $446 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 12m Average total duration 9h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Regensburg to Essen
Compare the available ways to get from Regensburg to Essen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Regensburg to Essen:
A bus is $73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Regensburg to Essen costing on average $129.
A bus is $391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Regensburg to Essen costing on average $446.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 10h 12m.
Tickets start at around $56 compared to roughly $102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46. The journey takes 9h 42m versus 6h 5m 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 Regensburg to Essen
How to get from Regensburg to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Regensburg to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:30 AM 9h15 Regensburg 11:45 AM Essen $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:30 AM 9h15 Regensburg 11:45 AM Essen $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:30 AM 9h15 Regensburg 11:45 AM Essen $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:30 PM 9h55 Regensburg 4:25 AM Essen $54 1 One-way 0 transfers6:40 AM 11h10 Regensburg 5:50 PM Essen $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Regensburg to Essen:
A bus is $73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Regensburg to Essen costing on average $129.
A bus is $391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Regensburg to Essen costing on average $446.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 10h 12m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Regensburg and Essen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Regensburg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Trains mostly depart from Regensburg Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, British Airways, CitizenPlane, GetJet Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Essen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Essen by train.
- 16 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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