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 €21 - €35 and takes 6h 50m.

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 59m and costs €35 - €60.

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 Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bitburg and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bitburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Bitburg to Essen?

The distance between Bitburg and Essen is 227 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 12m and costs €30 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m 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.

Where do I catch the Bitburg to Essen train from?

Bitburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Bitburg to Essen?

The best way to get from Bitburg to Essen is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €30 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Bitburg to Essen bus arrive?

Bitburg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Bitburg to Essen train arrive?

Bitburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bitburg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bitburg to Essen is 204 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Bitburg to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Bitburg to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Bitburg to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bitburg to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Re22
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 12m
€34–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 011
6h 50m
€21–33
Drive 204.1 km
1. Drive from Bitburg to Essencar 204.1 km
1h 59m
€39–56
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain Re22
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbftrain Re
4h 56m
€44–217

Bitburg to Essen by bus and train

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Distance: 227.4 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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 Koeln Hbf in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Trier central train station to Düsseldorf central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €19–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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