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How to get fromEssen to Brilonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bestwig, Bahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bestwig, Bahnhof to Brilon, Marktbus bus R74
    3h 21m
    €22–98

  2. Drive  128.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essen to Briloncar car 128.7 km
    1h 25m
    €19–28

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus N79 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bestwig, Bahnhoftrain train Re57
    4h 2m
    €32–87

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Brilon Wald, Bahnhoftrain train Re17
    3h 41m
    €24–114

Essen to Brilon by train and bus

Calendar93Weekly Services
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof via Hagen Hbf and Brilon Wald, Bahnhof in around 3h 41m.

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