What is the cheapest way to get from Bitburg to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Bitburg to Essen is to bus which costs €18 - €55 and takes 7h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bitburg to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Bitburg to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Bitburg and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bitburg to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bitburg, Karenweg and arriving at Essen central train station via Trier central train station and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Bitburg to Essen?

The distance between Bitburg and Essen is 225 km. The road distance is 204.1 km.

How do I travel from Bitburg to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Bitburg to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €35 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Bitburg to Essen?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Bitburg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bitburg to Essen bus from?

Bitburg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.

Train or bus from Bitburg to Essen?

The best way to get from Bitburg to Essen is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €55 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Bitburg to Essen bus arrive?

Bitburg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Can I drive from Bitburg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bitburg to Essen is 204 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Bitburg to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2596+ hotels available in Essen.

Bitburg to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bitburg to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof to Köln HbfRe12
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
4h 6m
€36–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNN1327 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationN161 / ...
7h 46m
€18–52
Drive 204.1 km
1. Drive from Bitburg to Essen204.1 km
1h 58m
€29–42
Train via Mechernich
1. Take the train from Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof to Kall Bf
2. Take the train from Kall Bf to Köln Hbf
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
4h 50m
€42–107
Train via Mechernich #2
1. Take the train from Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof to Kall Bf
2. Take the train from Kall Bf to Köln Hbf
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen HbfRe
5h 9m
€42–107

Bitburg to Essen by bus and train

8Weekly Services

4h 6mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bitburg to Essen.

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Distance: 224.7 km
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Bitburg, ZOB to Essen Hbf via Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof, Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof, and Köln Hbf in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bitburg, Karenweg to Essen central train station via Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Trier central train station, and Cologne Airport CGN in around 7h 46m.

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