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How to get fromEssen Hbf to Schmallenbergby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen Hbf to Schmallenberg by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Lennestadt-Altenhundemtrain train Rb / ...
    3. Take the bus from Altenhundem ZOB to Schmallenberg, Habbelbus bus Sb9
    3h 13m

  2. Drive  129.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Schmallenbergcar car 129.5 km
    1h 28m
    €19–28

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus N79 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dortmund Hbf to Lennestadt-Altenhundem Bfbus bus Re34
    6h 14m
    €26–31

  4. Train, bus via Meschede, Bahnhof

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Meschede, Bahnhoftrain train Re57
    2. Take the bus from Meschede, Bahnhof to Schmallenberg, Habbelbus bus S90
    3h 49m
    €25–98

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  • Distance: 136.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Schmallenberg, Germany?

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Schmallenberg, Habbel via Dortmund central bus station, Dortmund Hbf, and Altenhundem ZOB in around 6h 14m.

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