How to travel from Essen to Augsburg, Germany

The distance between Essen and Augsburg is around 580km (361 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Essen to Augsburg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Pasing and then to Augsburg Hbf.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

Take the train to Augsburg Hbf.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus to Oberhausen, Nord P+R

Take the bus to Oberhausen Nord P+R.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Drive

Drive to Augsburg.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance580km (361 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Essen and Augsburg

There are several options for getting from Essen to Augsburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Essen and Augsburg is around 580km (361 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 442km (275 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Essen and Augsburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Essen to Augsburg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Essen and Augsburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Essen and Augsburg. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Essen and Augsburg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Essen and Augsburg. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Essen and Augsburg. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Essen and Augsburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 11h 15m.

Karat-S and FlixBus run regular bus services between Essen and Augsburg. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Essen to Augsburg. We recommend that you fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Pasing and then to Augsburg Hbf. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Augsburg is Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) which is approximately 64km (40 miles) from Augsburg. Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) and Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Essen and Augsburg. The distance is around 580km (361 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Essen to Augsburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Essen and Augsburg

Transport options from Essen to Augsburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
3hrs
€220($220)
hourly622km (386 miles)
Fly to Munich (MUC), train3h 10m
€355($355)
hourly608km (378 miles)
Fly to Friedrichshafen (FDH), train3h 20m
€255($255)
hourly669km (416 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€220($220)
hourly632km (393 miles)
Train to Münster Hauptbahnhof, plane3h 50m
€275($275)
every 2 hours725km (450 miles)
Train to Frankfurt, plane3h 55m
€265($265)
hourly648km (403 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€120($120)
every 4 hours600km (373 miles)
Bus to Oberhausen, Nord P+R + 1 similar
10h 15m
€35($35)
once daily654km (407 miles)
Bus11h 15m
€55($55)
once daily658km (409 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€95($95)
on demand580km (361 miles)

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Airports near Augsburg

The following major airports near Augsburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Augsburg
MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Augsburg
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Augsburg