There are 3 ways to get from Cochem to Essen by train or car
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Train via Leverkusen
best- Take the train from Cochem Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Leverkusen Mittetrain Re
- Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbftrain Re
3h 17mDrive 183.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Cochem to Essencar 183.4 km
1h 50m€27–39Train
- Take the train from Cochem Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 91 / ...
3h 47m€38–95
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cochem to Essen is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cochem to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct train from Cochem to Essen. However, there are services departing from Cochem Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Koblenz Hbf and Leverkusen Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Cochem and Essen is 219 km. The road distance is 183.4 km.
The best way to get from Cochem to Essen without a car is to train via Leverkusen which takes 3h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Cochem to Essen, including transfers.
Cochem to Essen train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Cochem Bahnhof station.
Cochem to Essen train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cochem to Essen is 183 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Cochem to Essen.
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What companies run services between Cochem, Germany and Essen, Germany?
You can take a train from Cochem Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Koblenz Hbf and Leverkusen Mitte in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Cochem Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Train from Cochem Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- Süwex
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