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How to get from Erfurt to Essen?

Planning to travel to Erfurt from Essen and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Erfurt to Essen, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Erfurt and Essen, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (Deutsche Bahn, EuroBahn, HKX, Blablabus or FlixBus), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Erfurt to Essen, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Erfurt Essen trip.

For your trip from Erfurt to Essen, you have several transportation options

Bus tickets from Erfurt to Essen

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Erfurt to Essen, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Erfurt to Essen train tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Erfurt Essen train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Erfurt Essen

Carpooling from Erfurt to Essen is perfect if you want to travel to Essen in good company and reduce transportation costs. But there may be limited flexibility in terms of schedules and pickup points in either Erfurt or Essen.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Erfurt to Essen transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Erfurt Essen Travel Information

Departure city
Erfurt
Germany
Thuringia
Destination city
Essen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Distance
177 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by train, carpooling and bus
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Plan your trip from Erfurt to Essen easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Erfurt to Essen easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Erfurt and Essen that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like Deutsche Bahn, EuroBahn, HKX, Blablabus or FlixBus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Erfurt and Essen with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Erfurt and Essen

Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Erfurt to Essen?
Environmentally friendly The Erfurt Essen train is considered a more environmentally friendly way to travel than flying or driving alone.
Speed Erfurt to Essen trains are often much faster than buses or cars.
Cost Erfurt Essen train tickets can be more expensive than bus or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Flexibility Erfurt Essen train schedules can be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains when needed.
Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Erfurt to Essen?
Environmentally friendly By sharing a car with someone else you reduce the environmental impact of a trip from Erfurt to Essen.
Economical A carpool from Erfurt to Essen is often the most economical way to travel.
Comfort You have to share the space of the car with the other passengers during the whole trip between Erfurt and Essen.
Availability Finding availability for a carpool between Erfurt and Essen can be tricky, especially if you plan ahead. Most carpools are only available a few days or weeks before departure.
Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Erfurt to Essen?
Flexibility Bus companies offer many schedule options for travel between Erfurt and Essen, which can be convenient if you have specific time constraints.
On-board services Modern buses that travel between Erfurt and Essen are usually equipped with comfortable seats, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, power outlets and toilets.
Comfort Erfurt-Essen buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and suspension quality.
Travel time Buses from Erfurt to Essen are mostly much slower than trains to Essen to cover the 177 mi distance of the trip.

Where to start from in Erfurt? Where do I arrive in Essen?

Erfurt Departure Bus Stations

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Departure stations in Erfurt

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Essen arrival bus stations

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Essen Arrival Stations

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Bus Erfurt Essen

Buses between Erfurt and Essen usually offer on-board toilets for passengers, but it is always advisable to check with the carrier before the trip. In any case, breaks at freeway service stations are provided.

The average price of a bus ticket for the trip Erfurt-Essen varies depending on the carrier and the time of booking. On certain busy dates, prices can double! Compare all Erfurt-Essen bus prices on Vivanoda.

Cancellation and modification policies may vary depending on the bus company, so it is important to check the terms and conditions when making a reservation. Most of the time, cancelling or changing your Erfurt-Essen bus ticket will incur additional costs.

The frequency of departures to Erfurt from Essen varies depending on the carrier, the time period and the day of the week. To get a complete overview of all bus departures to Essen, please specify your departure date and start a search on Vivanoda.

Bus companies Erfurt Essen

Blablabus
Blablabus
FlixBus
FlixBus
ADAC PostBus
ADAC PostBus
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Trains Erfurt Essen

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Erfurt to Essen. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transportation between Erfurt and Essen.

Train tickets from Erfurt to Essen can be refunded or exchanged but are usually more expensive. The cheapest tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Of course passengers can take luggage with them on the train from Erfurt to Essen. There is no weight limit, but some train companies limit the amount of luggage you can take and require you to pay a supplement. On the other hand, the size of the luggage should be reasonable due to the often limited space inside the trains.

Trains between Erfurt and Essen are equipped with power outlets and free Wi-Fi for passengers. Power outlets are available in most cars, while the Wi-Fi connection may be unstable in some areas.

Train companies between Erfurt and Essen

Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
EuroBahn
EuroBahn
HKX
HKX
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
ÖBB
ÖBB
Abellio
Abellio
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Carpool Erfurt Essen

On Vivanoda, our platform for comparing transportation modes between Erfurt and Essen, you will have access to all available carpooling offers with price, estimated duration and pickup locations.

The average cost of a carpool ride from Erfurt to Essen depends on several factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, as well as the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimation of the price and availability of a carpooling trip Erfurt-Essen, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

Carpooling is considered a greener option than other modes of transportation, as it reduces CO2 emissions by reducing the number of cars on the road. However, this depends on the number of people sharing the same vehicle and the fuel consumption of the vehicle.

The duration of a carpool trip between Erfurt and Essen also depends on the traffic conditions and the route taken by the driver. By starting a price search on Vivanoda now, you will get the estimated duration of each available carpool offer.

Carpooling platform Erfurt Essen

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