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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bitburg is to bus which costs €17 - €45 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bitburg is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bitburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Bitburg. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bitburg, Karenweg via Düsseldorf central bus station and Trier, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Essen to Bitburg?

The distance between Essen and Bitburg is 219 km. The road distance is 203.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bitburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Essen to Bitburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bitburg bus from?

Essen to Bitburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Train or bus from Essen to Bitburg?

The best way to get from Essen to Bitburg is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €45 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Essen to Bitburg bus arrive?

Essen to Bitburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bitburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bitburg is 203 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Essen to Bitburg.

Where can I stay near Bitburg?

There are 939+ hotels available in Bitburg.

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

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

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 Köln Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOBRe12 / ...
5h 13m
€40–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationN3204 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Trier central train station011
7h 7m
€17–44
Drive 203.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bitburg203.5 km
1h 56m
€29–42
Train via Mechernich
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kall Bf
3. Take the train from Kall Bf to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB
5h 38m
€46–114
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kall Bf
3. Take the bus from Kall Bf to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB
6h 6m
€36–111

Essen to Bitburg by train and bus

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 219.1 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bitburg, ZOB via Köln Hbf, Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB, Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof, and Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Bitburg, Karenweg via Düsseldorf central bus station, Trier central train station, and Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 7m.

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