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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Brilon is to bus which costs €14 - €21 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Brilon is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €18 - €26.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Brilon?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Brilon. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Brilon, Markt via Meschede, Bahnhof and Bestwig, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Brilon?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Brilon. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf and Meschede, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Essen to Brilon?

The distance between Essen and Brilon is 136 km. The road distance is 128.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Brilon without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Essen to Brilon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Brilon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Brilon train from?

Essen to Brilon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Brilon?

The best way to get from Essen to Brilon is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €14 - €21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Essen to Brilon bus arrive?

Essen to Brilon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meschede bus station.

Where does the Essen to Brilon train arrive?

Essen to Brilon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Meschede, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Brilon?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Brilon is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Essen to Brilon.

Where can I stay near Brilon?

There are 2016+ hotels available in Brilon.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Brilon by train, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bestwig, BahnhofRe57
2. Take the bus from Bestwig, Bahnhof to Brilon, MarktR74
3h 17m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Meschede bus station056
4h 30m
€14–20
Drive 128.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Brilon128.7 km
1h 23m
€18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Meschede, BahnhofRe57
2. Take the train from Meschede, Bahnhof to Brilon-Stadt, BahnhofRe17 / ...
3h 26m
€30–85
Train, bus via Paderborn
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paderborn HbfRe
2. Take the bus from Paderborn Hbf to Brilon, AmtsgerichtR10
3h 41m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 135.8 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Meschede bus station once a week. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf and Meschede, Bahnhof in around 3h 26m.

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