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How to get fromEssen Hbf to Schwelmby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen Hbf to Schwelm by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Hagen Hbf

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    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Schwelmtrain train Re
    52 min
    €6–26
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bochum Hbf to Schwelm Kreishausbus bus Sb37
    2h 3m
  3. Drive  34.8 km

    1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Schwelmcar car 34.8 km
    38 min
    €7–10
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essen Hbf to Schwelmtaxi taxi 34.8 km
    38 min
    €95–120
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Schwelm Bf.train train S9
    1h 3m
    €6–9

Essen Hbf to Schwelm by train

Calendar343Weekly Trains
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket€6Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Schwelm, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Schwelm via Hagen Hbf in around 52 min. Alternatively, Bogestra operates a bus from Bochum Hbf to Schwelm Kreishaus every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 10m. Verkehrsgesellschaft Ennepe-Ruhr GmbH also services this route every 3 hours.

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