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Compare train and bus for Utrecht to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. 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 $22, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Utrecht to Essen:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Essen costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (2h 11m by train vs 2h 16m by car). Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $39 (€32) 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 Utrecht to Essen
How to get from Utrecht to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Utrecht to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus7:35 PM2h45Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A10:20 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:35 PM2h45Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A10:20 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus4:05 PM2h40Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A6:45 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Essen:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Essen costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utrecht and Essen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Essen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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