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

The cheapest way to get from Cheb to Essen is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheb to Essen is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Cheb and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheb to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Cheb and arriving at Essen central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cheb and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Cheb to Essen. However, there are services departing from Cheb and arriving at Essen Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Cheb to Essen?

The distance between Cheb and Essen is 634 km. The road distance is 504.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cheb to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €55 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Cheb to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheb to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cheb to Essen train from?

Cheb to Essen train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Cheb station.

Train or bus from Cheb to Essen?

The best way to get from Cheb to Essen is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Cheb to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cheb to Essen train arrive?

Cheb to Essen train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Nuernberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cheb to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheb to Essen is 505 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Cheb to Essen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cheb to Essen?

Book your Cheb to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Cheb to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cheb to Essen by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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 Cheb to Nuernberg Hbf5282 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Essen Hbf41 / ...
6h 42m
€59–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cheb to Frankfurt central train station068
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train station084 / ...
11h 45m
€43–74
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Marktredwitz to Nürnberg HbfRe41 / ...
2. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Essen HbfNj
9h 41m
€77–318
Drive 504.8 km
1. Drive from Cheb to Essen504.8 km
5h 25m
€76–110
Train via Troisdorf
1. Take the train from Cheb to Nuernberg Hbf
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Siegburg Bf41 / ...
3. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Essen Hbf42 / ...
7h 38m
€90–166
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Cheb Central Bus Station to Prague Airport Terminal 1/2
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)PRG - DUS
6h 19m
€90–252
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Cheb to Nuernberg Hbf
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)NUE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
5h 59m
€121–283
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cheb to Nuernberg Hbf
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
6h 59m
€127–292
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Marktredwitz to Hauptbahnhof West
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof West to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
7h 49m
€134–352
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Marktredwitz to Hauptbahnhof West
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof West to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
8h 25m
€143–391
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cheb to Nuernberg Hbf
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)NUE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
8h 16m
€148–458

Cheb to Essen by train

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6h 42mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 634.2 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Cheb, Czechia and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Cheb to Essen Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheb to Essen central train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 11h 45m.

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