Public Transport & Car Costs in Essen
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Essen, Germany is $68. We track 8 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.
All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.
On this page 4 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Essen: price table | 8 items with median prices and high–low ranges. |
| Compare to similar cities | Cities with comparable cost tier and region. |
| Other categories in Essen | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Essen | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Essen
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $4.25 | $4.01 – $4.72 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $68 | $58 – $70 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $5.19 | $3.54 – $7.08 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $3.65 | $3.01 – $4.13 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $41 | $35 – $42 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $2.13 | $1.96 – $2.46 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $34,665 | $34,665 – $35,379 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $40,261 | $39,318 – $40,733 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $4.25$4.01 – $4.72
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $68$58 – $70
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $5.19$3.54 – $7.08
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $3.65$3.01 – $4.13
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $41$35 – $42
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $2.13$1.96 – $2.46
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $34,665$34,665 – $35,379
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $40,261$39,318 – $40,733
Other categories in Essen
Transportation in Essen: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Essen?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Essen, Germany is around $68. See the table above for the full breakdown across 8 items.
- Are these transportation prices in USD?
- Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
- How current is the transportation data for Essen?
- Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
- What's not included on this page?
- This page focuses on transportation. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Essen main cost-of-living page.