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How to get fromEssen to Wetzlarby train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Wetzlar by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Limburgtrain train 49 / ...
    3. Take the train from Limburg to Wetzlar Bahnhoftrain train
    4h 38m
    €34–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Montabaurbus bus N161
    2. Take the bus from Montabaur to Wetzlarbus bus N780
    5h 30m
    €21–32

  3. Drive  185.5 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Wetzlarcar car 185.5 km
    1h 45m
    €28–40

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain train Re30
    4h 44m
    €58–158

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Koblenz Hbftrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Wetzlar Bahnhoftrain train
    5h 39m
    €53–219

Essen to Wetzlar by train and bus

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Wetzlar, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wetzlar Bahnhof via Köln Hbf, Limburg, Limburg, Limburg, and Limburg in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Wetzlar via Montabaur in around 5h 30m.

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