There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Wetter by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Brilon Wald, Bahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Brilon Wald, Bahnhof to Wettertrain
5h 37m€36–168Drive 180.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Essen to Wettercar 180.6 km
2h 17m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kasselbus 023 / ...
- Take the bus from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Cölbe Bahnhofbus Re30e
7h 51m€45–71
Essen to Wetter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Wetter is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Wetter is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Wetter. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Cölbe Bahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Wetter. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Wetter via Hagen Hbf and Brilon Wald, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Essen and Wetter is 225 km. The road distance is 180.6 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Wetter without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €35 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Essen to Wetter, including transfers.
Essen to Wetter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Wetter train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Wetter is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Wetter, Hesse, Germany?
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wetter via Hagen Hbf and Brilon Wald, Bahnhof in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Wetter via Kassel, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Cölbe Bahnhof, and Cölbe Bahnhof in around 7h 51m.
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- [email protected]
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Essen to Wetter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.
Essen to Wetter train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Hagen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Wetter is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Essen to Wetter.
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