There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Königsee by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Rottenbachtrain Rb
6h 8m€214–497Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhofbus Dnipro
- Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Jena bus stationbus N69
9h 24m€43–95Drive 359.5 km
- Drive from Essen to Königseecar 359.5 km
3h 42m€52–74Train via Kassel
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Kamentrain Re
- Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
- Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Rottenbachtrain Rb
7h 31m
Essen to Königsee by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Königsee is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Königsee is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Königsee. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Königsee, Bahnhofstraße via Bielefeld Brackwede train station and Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Königsee. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Rottenbach via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Essen and Königsee is 461 km. The road distance is 359.5 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Königsee without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €210 - €500.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Essen to Königsee, including transfers.
Essen to Königsee bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Königsee train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Königsee is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €210 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Königsee, Germany?
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Königsee, Bahnhofstraße via Erfurt Hbf, Rottenbach, and Rottenbach in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Königsee, Bahnhofstraße via Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Bielefeld Brackwede train station, Jena bus station, Jena Paradies, Rudolstadt(Thuer), and Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platz in around 9h 24m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–320
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–130
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 37343 808037
- [email protected]
- Website
- pressnitztalbahn.de
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Rottenbach
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €140–180
- Schedules at
- pressnitztalbahn.de
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Rottenbach
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €140–180
- Schedules at
- pressnitztalbahn.de
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Kamen
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- [email protected]
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Kamen
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.eurobahn.de/en/
- Phone
- +380 98 815 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- ewe.ua
Bus from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://ewe.ua/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Jena bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Essen to Königsee bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof station.
Essen to Königsee train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Königsee is 360 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Essen to Königsee.
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