How to travel from Hagen to Essen, Germany

The distance between Hagen and Essen is around 45km (28 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 38min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hagen to Essen by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Essen Hbf.

  • Duration38min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn Regional+ 1 others
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Essen.

  • Duration38min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

TSO Taxi Mölders GmbH

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Drive

Drive to Essen.

  • Duration38min
  • Distance58km (36 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hagen and Essen

There are several options for getting from Hagen to Essen by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 38min.

The distance between Hagen and Essen is around 45km (28 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 34km (21 miles)

It takes around 38min to get from Hagen and Essen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 38min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hagen to Essen is to take the train which takes around 38min and will set you back approx €9 ($9).

The cheapest way to travel between Hagen and Essen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hagen and Essen. It typically takes around 38min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hagen and Essen with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 38min.

Deutsche Bahn Regional and Abellio run train services between Hagen and Essen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 38min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hagen and Essen. We recommend that you take the train to Essen Hbf. instead which will take 38min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hagen to Essen. We recommend that you take the train to Essen Hbf. instead which will take 38min.

The closest major airport to Essen is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Essen. Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) 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 Hagen and Essen. The distance is around 58km (36 miles) by road and it will take around 38min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hagen to Essen is to take the train which takes, on average, 38min and will usually cost around €9 ($9).

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Transport options from Hagen to Essen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
38min
€9($9)
every 20 mins45km (28 miles)
Taxi
38min
€160($160)
on demand58km (36 miles)
Drive
38min
€10($10)
on demand58km (36 miles)

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Airports near Essen

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

DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Essen
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Essen
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Essen