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

The cheapest way to get from Cochem to Essen is to bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cochem to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Cochem and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cochem to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Cochem Bahnhof and arriving at Essen central train station via Coblenz central train station and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cochem and Essen?

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 Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Cochem to Essen?

The distance between Cochem and Essen is 209 km. The road distance is 183.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cochem to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Cochem to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cochem to Essen bus from?

Cochem to Essen bus services, operated by ORN Omnibusverkehr Rhein-Nahe GmbH, depart from Cochem Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Cochem to Essen train from?

Cochem to Essen train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Cochem Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Cochem to Essen?

The best way to get from Cochem to Essen is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Cochem to Essen bus arrive?

Cochem to Essen bus services, operated by ORN Omnibusverkehr Rhein-Nahe GmbH, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Cochem to Essen train arrive?

Cochem to Essen train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cochem to Essen?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cochem Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 91 / ...
3h 47m
€37–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cochem Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhofbus Re1
2. Take the bus from Coblenz central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N93
3. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus N74 / ...
6h 15m
€24–42
Drive 183.4 km
1. Drive from Cochem to Essencar 183.4 km
1h 50m
€27–39
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cochem Endertplatz to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOBbus 700 / ...
2. Take the train from Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB to Köln Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Süd Strain S6
5h 55m

Cochem to Essen by train

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Distance: 209.4 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Cochem Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cochem Bahnhof to Essen central train station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Coblenz central train station, and Cologne Airport CGN in around 6h 15m.

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