There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Wetzlar by train, bus, or car
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Train via Troisdorf
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Siegburg Bftrain 41 / ...
- Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Limburgtrain 49 / ...
- Take the train from Limburg to Wetzlar Bahnhoftrain
4h 37m€45–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Montabaurbus N161
- Take the bus from Montabaur to Wetzlarbus N780
5h 30m€18–30Drive 185.5 km
- Drive from Essen to Wetzlarcar 185.5 km
1h 45m€27–39Train
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain Re30
4h 44m€60–238Train #2
- 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 Wetzlar Bahnhoftrain
4h 57m
Essen to Wetzlar by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Wetzlar is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Wetzlar is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Wetzlar. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Wetzlar via Montabaur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Wetzlar. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Wetzlar Bahnhof via Siegburg Bf and Limburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Essen and Wetzlar is 244 km. The road distance is 185.5 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Wetzlar without a car is to train via Troisdorf which takes 4h 37m and costs €45 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Essen to Wetzlar, including transfers.
Essen to Wetzlar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Wetzlar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Wetzlar is to train via Troisdorf which takes 4h 37m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Wetzlar, Germany?
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wetzlar Bahnhof via Siegburg Bf, Limburg, Limburg, Limburg, and Limburg in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Wetzlar via Montabaur in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Siegburg Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Siegburg Bf to Limburg
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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 Montabaur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montabaur to Wetzlar
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Essen to Wetzlar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montabaur station.
Essen to Wetzlar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Siegburg Bf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Wetzlar is 185 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Essen to Wetzlar.
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