What is the cheapest way to get from Bad Reichenhall to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Bad Reichenhall to Essen is to train and bus which costs €90 - €170 and takes 13h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bad Reichenhall to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Bad Reichenhall to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 8m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Bad Reichenhall and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bad Reichenhall to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bad Reichenhall and arriving at Essen Hbf via Freilassing and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Bad Reichenhall to Essen?

The distance between Bad Reichenhall and Essen is 657 km. The road distance is 750.6 km.

How do I travel from Bad Reichenhall to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Bad Reichenhall to Essen without a car is to train via Munich which takes 7h 40m and costs €140 - €380.

How long does it take to get from Bad Reichenhall to Essen?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Bad Reichenhall to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bad Reichenhall to Essen train from?

Bad Reichenhall to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Freilassing station.

Train or bus from Bad Reichenhall to Essen?

The best way to get from Bad Reichenhall to Essen is to train via Munich which takes 7h 40m and costs €140 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 12m.

Where does the Bad Reichenhall to Essen train arrive?

Bad Reichenhall to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bad Reichenhall to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bad Reichenhall to Essen is 751 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Bad Reichenhall to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Bad Reichenhall to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Bad Reichenhall to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Bad Reichenhall to Essen by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Salzburg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZG - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 8m
€88–247
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Freilassing to München Hbftrain 62 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
7h 40m
€140–375
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Freilassing to München Hbftrain Re5
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
13h 54m
€94–165
Drive 750.6 km
1. Drive from Bad Reichenhall to Essencar 750.6 km
6h 45m
€105–152
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Freilassing to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
5h 47m
€122–325
Fly Salzburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SZG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 28m
€160–416
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Freilassing to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 3m
€127–350
Train
1. Take the train from Freilassing to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
8h 59m
€154–355
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bad Reichenhall Kurgastzentrum to Salzburg Hbfbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Duisburg Hbfbus
14h 12m
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain 1392
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Essencar
5h 54m
€143–199

Bad Reichenhall to Essen by train

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7h 40mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 656.8 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Bad Reichenhall, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bad Reichenhall to Essen Hbf via Freilassing and München Hbf in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bad Reichenhall Kurgastzentrum to Essen Hbf via Salzburg Hbf, Duisburg Hbf, and Duisburg Hbf in around 14h 12m.

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