The distance between Siegen and Essen is around 135km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Siegen to Essen by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Essen → Siegen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Essen Hbf.
Take the bus to Essen Hbf.
There are several options for getting from Siegen to Essen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €23 ($23).
The distance between Siegen and Essen is around 135km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96km (59 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Siegen and Essen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Siegen to Essen is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Siegen and Essen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Siegen and Essen. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Siegen and Essen with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 15m.
Deutsche Bahn Regional and Abellio run train services between Siegen and Essen. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Siegen and Essen. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Siegen and Essen with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 2h 25m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Siegen and Essen. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Siegen to Essen. We recommend that you take the train to Essen Hbf. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Siegen and Essen. The distance is around 135km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Siegen to Essen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 15m | €27($27) | every 3 hours | 149km (93 miles) |
Bus | 2h 25m | €10($10) | twice daily | 142km (88 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | €23($23) | on demand | 135km (84 miles) |
Abellio
The following major airports near Essen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.