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How to get fromEssen to Attendornby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Attendorn by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Witten Hbftrain
    2. Take the train from Witten Hbf to Finnentrop Bftrain
    3. Take the bus from Finnentrop ZOB to Attendorn Ennester TorbusR98
    3h 3m

  2. Drive 101.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essen to Attendorncar101.2 km
    1h 22m
    €15–21

  3. Train, bus via Hagen

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hagen HbftrainS9
    2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to FinnentroptrainRe
    3. Take the bus from Finnentrop ZOB to Attendorn Ennester TorbusR98
    3h 4m

  4. Train, line 70 bus

    1. Take the train from Witten Hbf to Plett., BahnhoftrainRe34
    2. Take the bus from Plett., Am Untertor to Attendorn Am Seewerngrabenbus70 / ...
    3h 39m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Essen to Attendorn. However, you can take the train to Witten Hbf, take the train to Finnentrop Bf, walk to Finnentrop ZOB, then take the bus to Attendorn Ennester Tor. Alternatively, you can drive from Essen to Attendorn in around 1h 22m.

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