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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Daun is to train via Cologne which costs €22 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Daun is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Daun?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Daun. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Daun, Post via Bonn Bad Godesberg Bf / Ria-Maternus-Platz, Meckenheim Bf and Kelberg, Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Daun?

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.

How far is it from Essen to Daun?

The distance between Essen and Daun is 199 km. The road distance is 173.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Daun without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €19 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Essen to Daun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Daun bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Daun train from?

Essen to Daun train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Daun?

The best way to get from Essen to Daun is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €19 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Essen to Daun bus arrive?

Essen to Daun bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.

Where does the Essen to Daun train arrive?

Essen to Daun train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Daun?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Daun is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Essen to Daun.

Where can I stay near Daun?

There are 1530+ hotels available in Daun.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain Re22 / ...
4h 9m
€20–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meckenheim Bf to Kelberg, Busbahnhofbus 860
7h 56m
Drive 173.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Dauncar 173.5 km
1h 45m
€26–37
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain Re22 / ...
4h 24m
€27–41
Train via Cologne #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain Re22 / ...
5h 3m
€22

Essen to Daun by train and bus

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Distance: 199.2 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Daun, Post via Bonn UN Campus, Bonn Un Campus, Bonn-Bad Godesberg, Bonn Bad Godesberg Bf / Ria-Maternus-Platz, Meckenheim Bf, and Kelberg, Busbahnhof in around 7h 56m.

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