There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Königsee by train 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 5m€234–322Drive 359.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Essen to Königseecar 359.5 km
3h 42m€53–76Train 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 27m
Essen to Königsee by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Königsee is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Königsee is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €50 - €80.
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 5m.
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 5m and costs €230 - €330.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Essen to Königsee, including transfers.
Essen to Königsee train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf 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.
There are 598+ hotels available in Königsee.
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 5m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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