What is the cheapest way to get from Kamen to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Kamen to Essen is to drive which costs €8 - €12 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kamen to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Kamen to Essen is to drive which takes 43 min and costs €8 - €12.

Is there a direct bus between Kamen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kamen station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Kamen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kamen and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Kamen to Essen?

The distance between Kamen and Essen is 50 km. The road distance is 58.5 km.

How do I travel from Kamen to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Kamen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs €11 - €17.

How long does it take to get from Kamen to Essen?

The train from Kamen to Essen Hbf takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kamen to Essen bus from?

Kamen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kamen to Essen train from?

Kamen to Essen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Kamen station.

Train or bus from Kamen to Essen?

The best way to get from Kamen to Essen is to train which takes 50 min and costs €11 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €17 and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Kamen to Essen bus arrive?

Kamen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Kamen to Essen train arrive?

Kamen to Essen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kamen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kamen to Essen is 59 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Kamen to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Kamen to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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There are 4 ways to get from Kamen to Essen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kamen to Essen Hbftrain Re
50 min
€11–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen central train stationbus 081 / ...
2h 8m
€9–16
Drive 58.5 km
1. Drive from Kamen to Essencar 58.5 km
43 min
€9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kamen to Essentaxi 58.5 km
43 min
€140–180

Kamen to Essen by train

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Distance: 49.6 km
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Kamen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Essen, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Kamen to Essen Hbf every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 50 min. Eurobahn also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen central train station hourly. Tickets cost €3–6 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.

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