What is the best way to travel from Bielefeld to Essen?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains for the journey to Essen from Bielefeld. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Bielefeld?
You can get to Essen with just $12 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Deutsche Bahn4h 35m01:23 AMBielefeldCentral Station5:58 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Bielefeld (Germany) at 12/8/2025 1:23:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 7m09:28 PMBielefeldCentral Station10:35 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Bielefeld (Germany) at 12/8/2025 9:28:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 7m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 15m010:44 PMBielefeldCentral Station11:59 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Bielefeld (Germany) at 12/8/2025 10:44:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 16m012:28 AMBielefeldCentral Station1:44 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Bielefeld (Germany) at 12/8/2025 12:28:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 16m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 7m07:28 PMBielefeldCentral Station8:35 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Bielefeld (Germany) at 12/8/2025 7:28:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 7m
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What are the fastest trips from Bielefeld to Essen?
You can get to Essen from Bielefeld in just 1h 7m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn1h 7m09:28 PMBielefeldCentral Station10:35 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Bielefeld (Germany) at 12/8/2025 9:28:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 7m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 7m07:28 PMBielefeldCentral Station8:35 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Bielefeld (Germany) at 12/8/2025 7:28:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 7m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 15m010:44 PMBielefeldCentral Station11:59 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Bielefeld (Germany) at 12/8/2025 10:44:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 16m012:28 AMBielefeldCentral Station1:44 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Bielefeld (Germany) at 12/8/2025 12:28:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 16m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 35m01:23 AMBielefeldCentral Station5:58 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Bielefeld (Germany) at 12/8/2025 1:23:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Bus from Bielefeld to Essen
What are the most popular stations in Bielefeld and Essen?
In Bielefeld, you will usually depart from Brackwede Train Station, Central Station or Central Bus Station, 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 Bielefeld? 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 Bielefeld and Essen, you can pay as low as $12 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 1h 7m.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 Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld 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 Steinhagen or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Paderborn-Lippstadt 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 Bielefeld to Essen?
The most popular companies between Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld to Essen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld to Essen
How can I reach Essen from Bielefeld?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, with which you can get to Essen from Bielefeld.
How far is Essen from Bielefeld?
The distance between Bielefeld and Essen is 76.2 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bielefeld 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 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 21 kgs, and a flight 30 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bielefeld to Essen?
You can get to Essen with just $12 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Bielefeld 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 1h 7m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Bielefeld and to Essen
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Bielefeld and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Bielefeld
- Berlin to Bielefeld
- Dusseldorf to Bielefeld
- Frankfurt am Main to Bielefeld
- Freiburg to Bielefeld
- Gdańsk to Bielefeld
- Hamburg to Bielefeld
- Kołobrzeg to Bielefeld
- Mannheim to Bielefeld
- Münster to Bielefeld
- Opole to Bielefeld
- Paris to Bielefeld
- Prague to Bielefeld
- Stuttgart to Bielefeld
- Warsaw to Bielefeld
- Trips to Essen
- Amsterdam to Essen
- Berlin to Essen
- Brussels to Essen
- Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen
- Dusseldorf to Essen
- Frankfurt am Main to Essen
- Gdańsk to Essen
- Hamburg to Essen
- Karlsruhe to Essen
- Kołobrzeg to Essen
- Liege to Essen
- Lodz to Essen
- Munich to Essen
- Nuremberg to Essen
- Oldenburg to Essen
- Paderborn to Essen
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Essen
- Paris to Essen
- Rotterdam to Essen
- Szczecin to Essen
- The Hague to Essen
- Vienna to Essen
- Warsaw to Essen

