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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Idar-Oberstein to Essen

Composite routes from Idar-Oberstein to Essen

Cheapest
2 h 41 min
Car
256 km.
from $14
Other
5 h 18 min
194 km.
from $88.02
7 h 11 min
192 km.
Select a ticket
5 h 5 min
Train, Plane
194 km.
from $334.59
5 h 35 min
194 km.
from $113.43
6 h 6 min
Bus, Train
193 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Trier central train station to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36

Grandes Tour

Phone:
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Website:
grandes-tour.com.ua/
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Scherer-Reisen

Phone:
+49 (6765) 270
Email:
info@scherer-reisen.de
Website:
scherer-reisen.de/coach_rentals.html
Bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier,
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Wittlich,
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$356.23

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$76.34
Train from Mainz Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$61.07–$68.70

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$17.81

vlexx

Phone:
+49 6731 999 27-27
Email:
info@vlexx.de
Website:
vlexx.de/
Train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$26.72–$38.17
Train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Mainz,
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Wittlich Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.73

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Essen is to drive which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $41.30 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Idar-Oberstein and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Idar-Oberstein to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Idar, Eltwerk and arriving at Essen central train station via Trier central train station and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Idar-Oberstein and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Idar-Oberstein to Essen. However, there are services departing from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Idar-Oberstein to Essen?

The distance between Idar-Oberstein and Essen is 405 km. The road distance is 256.1 km.

How do I travel from Idar-Oberstein to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Essen without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 5h 18m and costs $76.09 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Idar-Oberstein to Essen?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Idar-Oberstein to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Idar-Oberstein to Essen bus from?

Idar-Oberstein to Essen bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, depart from Idar, Eltwerk station.

Where do I catch the Idar-Oberstein to Essen train from?

Idar-Oberstein to Essen train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Idar-Oberstein to Essen?

The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Essen is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 5h 18m and costs $76.09 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Idar-Oberstein to Essen bus arrive?

Idar-Oberstein to Essen bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Idar-Oberstein to Essen train arrive?

Idar-Oberstein to Essen train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Idar-Oberstein to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Idar-Oberstein to Essen is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Idar-Oberstein to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Idar-Oberstein to Essen?

Book your Idar-Oberstein to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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