What is the best way to travel from Wolfsburg to Essen?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Wolfsburg?
You can reach Essen with just £15 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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Deutsche Bahn4h 14m001:00WolfsburgCentral Station05:14EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Wolfsburg (Germany) at 21/12/2025 01:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 05:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 42m006:53WolfsburgCentral Station09:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Wolfsburg (Germany) at 21/12/2025 06:53:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 42m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 42m020:53WolfsburgCentral Station23:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Wolfsburg (Germany) at 21/12/2025 20:53:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 42m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 2m021:56WolfsburgCentral Station00:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Wolfsburg (Germany) at 21/12/2025 21:56:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 00:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 2m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 45m007:53WolfsburgCentral Station10:38EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Wolfsburg (Germany) at 21/12/2025 07:53:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 10:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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Deutsche Bahn4h 14m001:00WolfsburgCentral Station05:14EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Wolfsburg (Germany) at 22/12/2025 01:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 05:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 51m005:47WolfsburgCentral Station08:38EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Wolfsburg (Germany) at 22/12/2025 05:47:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 08:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 42m006:53WolfsburgCentral Station09:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Wolfsburg (Germany) at 22/12/2025 06:53:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 42m
Cheapest Trains Monday
What are the fastest trips from Wolfsburg to Essen?
You can get to Essen from Wolfsburg in just 2h 42m 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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Deutsche Bahn2h 42m006:53WolfsburgCentral Station09:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Wolfsburg (Germany) at 21/12/2025 06:53:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 42m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 42m020:53WolfsburgCentral Station23:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Wolfsburg (Germany) at 21/12/2025 20:53:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 42m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 45m007:53WolfsburgCentral Station10:38EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Wolfsburg (Germany) at 21/12/2025 07:53:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 10:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 2m021:56WolfsburgCentral Station00:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Wolfsburg (Germany) at 21/12/2025 21:56:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 00:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 2m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 14m001:00WolfsburgCentral Station05:14EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Wolfsburg (Germany) at 21/12/2025 01:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 05:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
Fastest Trains Sunday
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Deutsche Bahn2h 42m006:53WolfsburgCentral Station09:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Wolfsburg (Germany) at 22/12/2025 06:53:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 42m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 51m005:47WolfsburgCentral Station08:38EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Wolfsburg (Germany) at 22/12/2025 05:47:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 08:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 14m001:00WolfsburgCentral Station05:14EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Wolfsburg (Germany) at 22/12/2025 01:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 05:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
Fastest Trains Monday
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Bus from Wolfsburg to Essen
What are the most popular stations in Wolfsburg and Essen?
In Wolfsburg, you will usually depart from Central Station, Autostadt Bus Stop or Kaufhof 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 Wolfsburg? With 5 connections between 1 Train 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 Wolfsburg and Essen, you can pay as low as £15 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 2h 42m.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 Wolfsburg and Essen are Deutsche Bahn, 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 Wolfsburg 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 Tappenbeck or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Brunswick-Wolfsburg 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 Wolfsburg to Essen?
The most popular companies between Wolfsburg and Essen, are Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Wolfsburg to Essen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Wolfsburg 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 Wolfsburg to Essen
How can I reach Essen from Wolfsburg?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, with which you can get to Essen from Wolfsburg.
How far is Essen from Wolfsburg?
The distance between Wolfsburg and Essen is 280.2 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Wolfsburg 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 69 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Wolfsburg to Essen?
You can get to Essen with just £15 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Wolfsburg 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 2h 42m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Wolfsburg and to Essen
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Wolfsburg and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Wolfsburg
- Berlin to Wolfsburg
- Hamburg to Wolfsburg
- Hanover to Wolfsburg
- Trips to Essen
- Amsterdam to Essen
- Berlin to Essen
- Brussels to Essen
- Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen
- Dresden to Essen
- Dusseldorf to Essen
- Frankfurt am Main to Essen
- Hamburg to Essen
- Karlsruhe to Essen
- Kolobrzeg to Essen
- Liege to Essen
- Lodz to Essen
- Munich to Essen
- Nuremberg to Essen
- Oldenburg to Essen
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Essen
- Paris to Essen
- Rotterdam to Essen
- Szczecin to Essen
- Vienna to Essen
- Warsaw to Essen
