What is the cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Idar-Oberstein and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf station. However, there are services departing from Idar, Eltwerk and arriving at Essen central train station via Trier central train station and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Idar-Oberstein and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Mainz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Idar-Oberstein and Essen Hbf is 358 km. The road distance is 252.3 km.

How do I travel from Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €60 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf bus from?

Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, depart from Idar, Eltwerk station.

Where do I catch the Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf train from?

Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf.

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2801+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb33 / ...
2. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
5h 35m
€63–125
Drive 252.3 km
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1. Drive from Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbfcar 252.3 km
2h 37m
€37–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 800
2. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011
3. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus N74 / ...
7h 17m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 800
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbftrain Re
6h 46m

Idar-Oberstein to Essen Hbf by bus and train

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5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 357.7 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Idar-Oberstein, Germany and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a bus from Idar, Henn/Gemmolog. ABZ to Essen Hbf via Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, and Mainz Hbf in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Essen central train station via Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Trier central train station, and Cologne Airport CGN in around 7h 17m.

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