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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Magdeburg to Essen

Composite routes from Magdeburg to Essen

Cheapest
3 h 18 min
Car
390 km.
from $21

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$55.69

Grandes Tour

Phone:
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Website:
grandes-tour.com.ua/
Bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$506.31
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$759.47

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$240.50
Plane from Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$493.65

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$69.62–$82.28
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$75.95–$88.60
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$46.83
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$63.29
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Potsdam
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$43.04
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$63.29

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

ODEG

Phone:
+49 30 514 88 88 88
Email:
info@odeg.de
Website:
odeg.de/
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Potsdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Start Deutschland GmbH

Phone:
+49 69 9 99 99 36 44
Website:
startgmbh.com/
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Potsdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Essen is to bus which costs $33.70 - $47.83 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Essen is to train via Dortmund which takes 3h 26m and costs $65.22 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Magdeburg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Magdeburg central bus station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Magdeburg and Essen?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Magdeburg to Essen?

The distance between Magdeburg and Essen is 383 km. The road distance is 393.2 km.

How do I travel from Magdeburg to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Essen without a car is to train via Dortmund which takes 3h 26m and costs $65.22 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Magdeburg to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Magdeburg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Essen bus from?

Magdeburg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Magdeburg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Essen train from?

Magdeburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Magdeburg to Essen?

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Essen is to train via Dortmund which takes 3h 26m and costs $65.22 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33.70 - $47.83 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Magdeburg to Essen bus arrive?

Magdeburg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Magdeburg to Essen train arrive?

Magdeburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Magdeburg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Magdeburg to Essen is 393 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Magdeburg to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Magdeburg to Essen?

Book your Magdeburg to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Magdeburg to Essen?

Book your Magdeburg to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1990+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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