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How to get fromEssen to Schloss Neuschwansteinby train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Schloss Neuschwanstein by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbftrain train 47 / ...
    2. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Fuessentrain train Rb
    7h 59m
    €135–254

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Munich central bus stationbus bus N885 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Schwangaubus bus 163
    12h 58m
    €63–94

  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Essen Hbf to Augsburg Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Fuessentrain train Rb
    12h 19m
    €92–170

  4. Drive  630.8 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Schloss Neuschwansteincar car 630.8 km
    5h 41m
    €94–135

  5. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Augsburg Hbftrain train 47 / ...
    3. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Fuessentrain train Rb
    8h 46m
    €133–263

  6. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane DUS - MUC
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Schwangaubus bus
    6h 37m
    €103–282

  7. Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane CGN - MUC
    3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Schwangaubus bus
    7h 39m
    €109–301

  8. Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Muenster(Westf)Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane FMO - MUC
    3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Schwangaubus bus
    7h 53m
    €151–393

Essen to Schloss Neuschwanstein by train, bus, and foot

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 710.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Schloss Neuschwanstein, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Schloss Neuschwanstein via Augsburg Hbf, Fuessen, Füssen, and Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Schloss Neuschwanstein via Munich central bus station and Schwangau in around 12h 58m.

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