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

The cheapest way to get from Lüdenscheid to Essen is to train which costs €5 - €19 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lüdenscheid to Essen is to drive which takes 48 min and costs €10 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between Lüdenscheid and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lüdenscheid to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Lüd., Bahnhof and arriving at Essen central train station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Lüdenscheid and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Lüdenscheid to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lüd., Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Lüdenscheid to Essen?

The distance between Lüdenscheid and Essen is 76 km. The road distance is 71.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lüdenscheid to Essen without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs €5 - €19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Lüdenscheid to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lüdenscheid to Essen bus from?

Lüdenscheid to Essen bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Lüd., Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Lüdenscheid to Essen train from?

Lüdenscheid to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Lüd., Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Lüdenscheid to Essen?

The best way to get from Lüdenscheid to Essen is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs €5 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €25 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Lüdenscheid to Essen bus arrive?

Lüdenscheid to Essen bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Where does the Lüdenscheid to Essen train arrive?

Lüdenscheid to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hagen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lüdenscheid to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lüdenscheid to Essen is 72 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Lüdenscheid to Essen.

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

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Lüdenscheid to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Lüdenscheid to Essen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Lüd., Bahnhof to Hagen Hbftrain Rb52
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
1h 37m
€5–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lüd., Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbfbus Rb52
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen central train stationbus 081 / ...
4h 26m
€21–24
Drive 71.8 km
1. Drive from Lüdenscheid to Essencar 71.8 km
48 min
€11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lüdenscheid to Essentaxi 71.8 km
48 min
€190–230
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lüd., Schmalspurstraße to Iserl., Letmathe Bfbus 37
2. Take the train from Iserlohn-Letmathe to Essen Hbftrain Re
2h 15m

Lüdenscheid to Essen by train

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Distance: 76 km
Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Lüd., Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hagen Hbf in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lüd., Bahnhof to Essen central train station via Dortmund Hbf and Dortmund central bus station in around 4h 26m.

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