There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Daun by train (Eurostar), car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain Re22 / ...
4h 9m€24–123Drive 173.5 km
- Drive from Essen to Dauncar 173.5 km
1h 45m€26–37Train via Cologne
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain Re22 / ...
4h 33m€29–121
Essen to Daun by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Daun is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Daun is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Daun. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Essen and Daun is 199 km. The road distance is 173.5 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Daun without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €24 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Essen to Daun, including transfers.
Essen to Daun train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Daun train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Daun is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Essen to Daun.
There are 1508+ hotels available in Daun.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Daun, Germany?
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Daun, Dockweiler Straße via Köln Hbf, Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB, and Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Köln Hbf to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
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