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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Altensteig is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Altensteig is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €55 - €85.

How far is it from Essen to Altensteig?

The distance between Essen and Altensteig is 493 km. The road distance is 420.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Altensteig without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Essen to Altensteig, including transfers.

Train or bus from Essen to Altensteig?

The best way to get from Essen to Altensteig is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 32m.

Can I drive from Essen to Altensteig?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Altensteig is 420 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Essen to Altensteig.

Where can I stay near Altensteig?

There are 824+ hotels available in Altensteig.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Altensteig by train, bus, 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 Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
5h 7m
€56–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhofbus N27
9h 32m
€33–57
Drive 420.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Altensteigcar 420.4 km
3h 57m
€58–84
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane FRA - STR
5h 45m
€135–244
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43
6h 8m
€54–136

Essen to Altensteig by train and bus

105Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 492.9 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Altensteig, Baden-Württemberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €40–120 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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