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How to get fromEssen to Bitburgby train (Eurostar), bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Bitburg by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhoftrain train Re12 / ...
    4h 19m
    €35–97

  2. Drive 203.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essen to Bitburgcar car 203.4 km
    1h 57m
    €29–42

  3. Bus, line 400 bus

    1. Take the bus from Essen to Kölnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Trier central train stationbus bus 011
    3. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Bitburg, Karenwegbus bus 400
    5h 26m

  4. Train via Mechernich

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kall Bftrain train
    3. Take the train from Kall Bf to Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhoftrain train
    4h 54m
    €41–105

  5. Train via Mechernich #2

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kall Bftrain train
    3. Take the train from Kall Bf to Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhoftrain train
    5h 26m
    €43–107

Essen to Bitburg by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Bitburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bitburg, ZOB via Köln Hbf, Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof, and Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen to Bitburg, Karenweg via Cologne Airport CGN, Trier central train station, and Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 26m.

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