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How to get fromEssen to Königseeby train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Königsee by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 51
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Rottenbachtrain train Rb
    6h 25m
    €233–328

  2. Drive  359.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essen to Königseecar car 359.5 km
    3h 42m
    €53–77

  3. Train via Kassel

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Kamentrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Erfurt Hbftrain train 51
    4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Rottenbachtrain train Rb
    8h 18m

Essen to Königsee by train and bus

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 461.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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 25m.

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