What is the cheapest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse?

The cheapest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse is to bus which costs €7 - €14 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse?

The fastest way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs €23 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between North Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Frankfurt am Main. Services depart once daily, and operate Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between North Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse?

No, there is no direct train from North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Frankfurt via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse?

The distance between North Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse is 182 km. The road distance is 178.1 km.

How do I travel from North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse without a car?

The best way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs €23 - €150.

How long does it take to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse?

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse bus from?

North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where do I catch the North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse train from?

North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse?

The best way to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs €23 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €14 and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse bus arrive?

North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Frankfurt am Main station.

Where does the North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse train arrive?

North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse?

Yes, the driving distance between North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse.

Where can I stay near Hesse?

There are 1575+ hotels available in Hesse.

North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
1h 15m
€23–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt am Mainbus
2h 48m
€7–14
Drive 178.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Frankfurt am Maincar 178.1 km
1h 58m
€26–37
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41
1h 54m
€33–141

North Rhine-Westphalia to Hesse by train and subway

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Distance: 181.7 km
Duration: 1h 15m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, SARVALTEH AUTO operates a bus from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt am Main once daily. Tickets cost €7–14 and the journey takes 2h 48m.

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