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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Elspe is to bus which costs €15 - €22 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Elspe is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Elspe?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Elspe. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Elspe Siedlung via Dortmund Hbf and Grevenbrück ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Essen to Elspe?

The distance between Essen and Elspe is 113 km. The road distance is 113.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Elspe without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €22 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Essen to Elspe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Elspe bus from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Elspe?

The best way to get from Essen to Elspe is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €22 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €22 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Essen to Elspe bus arrive?

Essen to Elspe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Can I drive from Essen to Elspe?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Elspe is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Essen to Elspe.

Where can I stay near Elspe?

There are 762+ hotels available in Elspe.

Essen to Elspe - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Elspe 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
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain Rb40 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Lennestadt-Grevenbruecktrain Rb / ...
2h 45m
€22–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus 081 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dortmund Hbf to Lennestadt-Grevenbrück Bfbus Re34
5h 38m
€15–22
Drive 113.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Elspecar 113.5 km
1h 29m
€17–24

Essen to Elspe by train and bus

124Weekly Services

2h 45mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 112.8 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Elspe Siedlung via Hagen Hbf, Lennestadt-Grevenbrueck, and Grevenbrück ZOB in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Elspe Siedlung via Dortmund central bus station, Dortmund Hbf, and Grevenbrück ZOB in around 5h 38m.

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