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How to get fromEssen to Rothenburg ob der Tauberby train, bus, night train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Steinachtrain train Re80
    5h 27m

  2. Drive 409.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essen to Rothenburg ob der Taubercar car 409.5 km
    3h 38m
    €59–85

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus bus 084 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Würzburg Main Stationbus bus N61 / ...
    3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Steinachtrain train
    8h 55m

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Essen Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Steinachtrain train Re80
    7h 8m

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Map of how to get from Essen to Rothenburg ob der Tauber.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 449.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rothenburg ob der Tauber via Würzburg Hbf and Steinach in around 5h 27m.

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