What is the best way to travel from Erfurt to Essen?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Essen from Erfurt. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Erfurt?
You can reach Essen with just £16 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus9h 10m021:15ErfurtCentral Bus Station06:25EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 03/06/2026 21:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 04/06/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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Deutsche Bahn6h 48m000:10ErfurtCentral Station06:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/06/2026 00:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 06:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 48m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 11m017:07ErfurtCentral Station23:18EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/06/2026 17:07:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 23:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 11m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 12m004:23ErfurtCentral Station09:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/06/2026 04:23:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 12m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 34m005:29ErfurtCentral Station10:03EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/06/2026 05:29:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 10:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 34m
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FlixBus8h 40m002:10ErfurtCentral Bus Station10:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/06/2026 02:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
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FlixBus9h 10m021:15ErfurtCentral Bus Station06:25EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/06/2026 21:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Cheapest Trains Friday
Cheapest Buses Friday
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Deutsche Bahn7h 13m023:45ErfurtCentral Station06:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 07/06/2026 23:45:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 06:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 13m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 38m002:26ErfurtCentral Station08:04EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 07/06/2026 02:26:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 08:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 38m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 12m004:23ErfurtCentral Station09:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 07/06/2026 04:23:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 12m
Cheapest Trains Sunday
What are the fastest trips from Erfurt to Essen?
You can get to Essen from Erfurt in just 4h 34m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus9h 10m021:15ErfurtCentral Bus Station06:25EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 03/06/2026 21:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 04/06/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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Deutsche Bahn4h 34m005:29ErfurtCentral Station10:03EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/06/2026 05:29:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 10:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 34m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 12m004:23ErfurtCentral Station09:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/06/2026 04:23:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 12m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 11m017:07ErfurtCentral Station23:18EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/06/2026 17:07:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 23:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 11m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 48m000:10ErfurtCentral Station06:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/06/2026 00:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 06:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 48m
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FlixBus8h 40m002:10ErfurtCentral Bus Station10:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/06/2026 02:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
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FlixBus9h 10m021:15ErfurtCentral Bus Station06:25EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 05/06/2026 21:15:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Fastest Trains Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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Deutsche Bahn5h 12m004:23ErfurtCentral Station09:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 07/06/2026 04:23:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 12m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 38m002:26ErfurtCentral Station08:04EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 07/06/2026 02:26:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 08:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 38m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 13m023:45ErfurtCentral Station06:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Erfurt (Germany) at 07/06/2026 23:45:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 06:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 13m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Erfurt to Essen
What are the most popular stations in Erfurt and Essen?
In Erfurt, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station or Urbicher Kreuz Bus Stop, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Erfurt? With 4 connections between 2 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Erfurt and Essen, you can pay as low as £16 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Essen in just 4h 34m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Erfurt and Essen are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Erfurt and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Erfurt-Weimar Airport or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Erfurt-Weimar Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Erfurt to Essen?
The most popular companies between Erfurt and Essen, are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Erfurt to Essen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Erfurt to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Erfurt to Essen
How can I reach Essen from Erfurt?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Essen from Erfurt.
How far is Essen from Erfurt?
The distance between Erfurt and Essen is 284.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Erfurt and Essen?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 48 kgs, and a flight 70 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Erfurt to Essen?
You can get to Essen with just £16 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Erfurt to Essen?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 4h 34m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Erfurt and to Essen
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Erfurt and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
