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 - €55 and takes 7h 11m.

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 11m.

How far is it from Essen to Bitburg?

The distance between Essen and Bitburg is 221 km. The road distance is 203.4 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 4h 45m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 4h 45m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €55 and takes 7h 11m.

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 250+ hotels available in Bitburg.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Bitburg by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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 Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kall Bftrain
3. Take the train from Kall Bf to Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhoftrain
4h 45m
€41–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N161 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Trier central train stationbus 011
7h 11m
€17–54
Drive 203.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bitburgcar 203.4 km
1h 56m
€29–42
Train via Essen Hbf
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kall Bftrain
3. Take the train from Kall Bf to Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhoftrain
5h 17m
€43–107

Essen to Bitburg by train and bus

128Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221.1 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bitburg, ZOB via Köln Hbf, Kall Bf, Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof, and Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof in around 4h 45m. 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 11m.

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