How to get to Essen from Aachen
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4.6Travel Information from Aachen to Essen
 Distance | 61 miles |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | £5 - £7 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • £5 • 1 h 37 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • £5 • 1 h 37 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 61 miles by train or coach between Aachen and Essen. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Aachen to Essen.
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How to get to Essen from Aachen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Aachen to Essen is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Find the best trip from Aachen to Essen with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus! You'll find the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Aachen and Essen. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
FAQs: Aachen to Essen
There are 2 ways to get from Aachen to Essen: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel between Aachen and Essen is a train with an average price of £5.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Essen:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this journey with tickets for a coach from Aachen to Essen costing on average £7.
The fastest way from Aachen to Essen is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 37 min.
There are alternative travel options to Essen that take longer:
Coach takes on average 2 h 55 min.
The distance from Aachen to Essen is approximately 61 miles.
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Essen is:
- Around 5 coaches per day.
- 21 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Essen from Aachen as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Aachen to Essen:
- Most travellers board their train from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Aachen to Essen:
- You can travel by coach to Essen from Aachen with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Aachen to Essen tickets for £8 on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Aachen to Essen with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express or Eurostar, and you can find FlixTrain Aachen to Essen tickets for £5 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Aachen to Essen with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with FlixBus with 4 direct coaches per day.
- Direct train available with National Express or Eurostar 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Essen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Essen from Aachen.
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