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

The cheapest way to get from Brilon to Essen is to bus which costs €14 - €21 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brilon to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Brilon and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Brilon to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Brilon, Markt and arriving at Essen central train station via Bestwig, Bahnhof and Meschede bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Brilon and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Brilon to Essen. However, there are services departing from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Brilon to Essen?

The distance between Brilon and Essen is 136 km. The road distance is 130 km.

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

The best way to get from Brilon to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Brilon to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brilon to Essen bus from?

Brilon to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meschede bus station.

Where do I catch the Brilon to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Brilon to Essen?

The best way to get from Brilon to Essen is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs €14 - €21. Alternatively, you can train via Hagen, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Brilon to Essen bus arrive?

Brilon to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Brilon to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brilon to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brilon to Essen is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Brilon to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2591+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Brilon to Essen by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Brilon, Markt to Bestwig, Bahnhofbus R74
2. Take the train from Bestwig, Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain Re57 / ...
2h 34m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meschede bus station to Essen central train stationbus 056
4h 20m
€15–20
Drive 130 km
1. Drive from Brilon to Essencar 130 km
1h 28m
€19–27
Train via Hagen
1. Take the train from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof to Hagen Hbftrain Re17
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Rb40 / ...
2h 50m
€26–40
Train
1. Take the train from Brilon Wald, Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Drf
3h 1m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 135.5 km
Duration: 2h 34m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Meschede bus station to Essen central train station once a week. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hagen Hbf in around 2h 50m.

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