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

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  1. Train via Koblenz

    best
    1. Take the train from Völklingen to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re1
    2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    5h 15m
    €60–105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Cologne Airport CGNbus bus FlixBus N11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus bus FlixBus N710 / ...
    7h 19m
    €26–41

  3. Drive  309.9 km

    1. Drive from Völklingen to Essencar car 309.9 km
    3h
    €46–66

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Völklingen to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re1
    2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train
    3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    6h 22m
    €53–219

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Völklingen to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re1
    2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bftrain train
    3. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    6h 29m

Völklingen to Essen by train

Calendar69Weekly Trains
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Völklingen to Essen Hbf via Koblenz Hbf in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stadtbad, Völklingen to Essen central train station via Rathaus, Saarbrücken, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken bus station, and Cologne Airport CGN in around 7h 19m.

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