There are 2 ways to get from Wilhelmshaven to Essen by train or car
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Wilhelmshaven to Essen by train
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The cheapest way to get from Wilhelmshaven to Essen is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Wilhelmshaven to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Wilhelmshaven to Essen. However, there are services departing from Wilhelmshaven Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Wilhelmshaven and Essen is 304 km. The road distance is 286.1 km.
The best way to get from Wilhelmshaven to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €90 - €380.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Wilhelmshaven to Essen, including transfers.
Wilhelmshaven to Essen train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Wilhelmshaven Hbf station.
Wilhelmshaven to Essen train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilhelmshaven to Essen is 286 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Wilhelmshaven to Essen.
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What companies run services between Wilhelmshaven, Germany and Essen, Germany?
You can take a train from Wilhelmshaven Hbf to Essen Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf in around 3h 56m.
- Phone
- 01806 / 600161
- [email protected]
- Website
- NordWestBahn
Train from Wilhelmshaven Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–290
- Website
- NordWestBahn
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