What is the cheapest way to get from Plön to Essen Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Plön to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 8h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Plön to Essen Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Plön to Essen Hbf is to drive which takes 4h and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Plön and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Plön to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Plön Stadtgraben/B430 and arriving at Essen Hbf via Neumünster Bahnhof(Kaiserstraße) and Hamburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Plön and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Plön to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Ploen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Lübeck Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Plön to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Plön and Essen Hbf is 484 km. The road distance is 447.1 km.

How do I travel from Plön to Essen Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Plön to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €100 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Plön to Essen Hbf?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Plön to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plön to Essen Hbf bus from?

Plön to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Plön to Essen Hbf train from?

Plön to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Erixx, depart from Ploen station.

Train or bus from Plön to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Plön to Essen Hbf is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €100 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Hamburg, which costs and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Plön to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Plön to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Plön to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Erixx, arrive at Luebeck Hbf station.

Can I drive from Plön to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Plön to Essen Hbf is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Plön to Essen Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Plön to Essen Hbf?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ploen to Luebeck Hbftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re8
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 1m
€107–413
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N74
8h 47m
€58–130
Bus via Hamburg
1. Take the bus from Plön Stadtgraben/B430 to Neumünster ZOB/Bahnhofbus 360
2. Take the bus from Neumünster Bahnhof(Kaiserstraße) to Hauptbahnhof/ZOBbus Ev7
3. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus
8h 31m
Drive 447.1 km
1. Drive from Plön to Essen Hbfcar 447.1 km
4h
€64–92
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Ploen to Luebeck Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
4h 53m
€133–368

Plön to Essen Hbf by train

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Distance: 484.1 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Plön, Germany and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Ploen to Essen Hbf via Lübeck Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plön Stadtgraben/B430 to Essen Hbf via Neumünster ZOB/Bahnhof, Neumünster Bahnhof(Kaiserstraße), Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, and Hamburg in around 8h 31m.

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