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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Lahnstein by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Koblenz Hbftrain train Re
    2h 54m
    €20–145

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus bus FlixBus N710 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Coblenz central train stationbus bus N93
    5h 3m
    €13–24

  3. Drive 166.7 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Lahnsteincar car 166.7 km
    1h 42m
    €24–34

  4. Train, line 11 bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain train 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Lahnstein Oberlahnstein Schützenplatzbus bus 11
    3h 3m

  5. Train via Leverkusen

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Leverkusen Mittetrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Koblenz Hbftrain train Re
    3h 39m

Essen to Lahnstein by train and bus

Calendar237Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Lahnstein, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Koblenz Hbf every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Lahnstein Oberlahnstein Schloss Martinsburg via Cologne Airport CGN, Coblenz central train station, and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 3m.

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