How much does a train ticket cost from Halle to Essen?

The cheapest train tickets from Halle to Essen start from £54. The average price for this train route is around £54. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Halle to Essen?

The average train journey time from Halle to Essen is 6h 2m, covering a distance of 214 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 2m and is operated by FlixTrain .

Which train operators serve the Halle to Essen route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Halle to Essen?

The earliest train from Halle to Essen departs at 12:46. And the latest train departs at 14:46.

Train Halle to Essen from £54 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Halle to Essen on 1 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:01	Halle (Saale) central station (train)	6h 47m	20:48	HBF	No tags
Train	12:46	Halle (Saale) central station (train)	7h 14m	20:00	HBF	No tags
Train	14:46	Halle (Saale) central station (train)	6h 2m	20:48	HBF	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Halle to Essen

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

5h 15mAverage duration

214 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£38 - £46	Average duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£54 - £59	Average duration6h 2m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Halle and Essen?

Halle

A
Bushaltestlle Halle Hauptbahnhof
Merseburger Str., 06112 Halle (Saale), Germany
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Essen

A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Train Companies

FlixTrain

3/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness3.2

WiFi1.5

Based on 20 reviews, the company was rated 3.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixTrain ticket prices on this trip start at £54

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Halle to Essen by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Halle to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Halle to Essen start from £54. The average price for this train route is around £54. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Halle to Essen?
The average train journey time from Halle to Essen is 6h 2m, covering a distance of 214 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 2m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Halle to Essen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Halle to Essen?
The earliest train from Halle to Essen departs at 12:46. And the latest train departs at 14:46.