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 21m.

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 26m 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 21m.

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 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m 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 does the Brilon to Essen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brilon to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brilon to Essen is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Brilon to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2596+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 4 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, BahnhofR74
2. Take the train from Bestwig, Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbf
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
2h 33m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meschede bus station to Essen central train station056
4h 21m
€15–20
Drive 130 km
1. Drive from Brilon to Essen130 km
1h 26m
€19–27
Bus, train via Paderborn
1. Take the bus from Brilon, Amtsgericht to Paderborn, HauptbahnhofR10
2. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Essen HbfRe
3h 25m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 135.5 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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.

Train operators

Bus operators

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