There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Ramstein by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Landstuhl, Bahnhoftrain Re1
4h 43m€75–294Drive 298.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Essen to Ramsteincar 298.8 km
3h€43–61Bus
- Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, ZOBbus
- Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Kaiserslautern central train stationbus N36 / ...
8h 22mTrain via Koblenz
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Leverkusen Mittetrain Re
- Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Koblenz Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Landstuhl, Bahnhoftrain Re1
7h 32mTrain via Bingen am Rhein
- Take the train from Essen Süd S to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain S6
- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bingen, Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Bingen, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain
8h 37m€61–106
Essen to Ramstein by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Ramstein is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Ramstein is to drive which takes 3h and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Ramstein. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Ramstein, ZOB via Mannheim central bus station and Kaiserslautern, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Ramstein. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Ramstein, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Landstuhl, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Essen and Ramstein is 406 km. The road distance is 298.8 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Ramstein without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €75 - €300.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Essen to Ramstein, including transfers.
Essen to Ramstein bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Ramstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Ramstein is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €75 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Ramstein, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Ramstein, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Landstuhl, Bahnhof in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Ramstein, ZOB via Mannheim central bus station and Kaiserslautern, Hbf in around 8h 22m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–260
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Landstuhl, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Landstuhl, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Landstuhl, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Essen Hbf to Leverkusen Mitte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Essen Süd S to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Bingen, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Essen Hbf to Leverkusen Mitte
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Leverkusen Mitte to Koblenz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Essen Hbf to Leverkusen Mitte
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
- Phone
- +49-261-98887070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bingen, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Schedules at
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
- Phone
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- vlexx
Train from Bingen, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Schedules at
- vlexx
- Phone
- +389 75 209 209
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hak Bus
Bus from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Hak Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Mannheim central bus station to Kaiserslautern central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Essen to Ramstein bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Mannheim, ZOB station.
Essen to Ramstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Ramstein is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Essen to Ramstein.
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