There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Elspe by train, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Train
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Lennestadt-Grevenbruecktrain Rb / ...
2h 20m€12–38Drive 113.5 km
- Drive from Essen to Elspecar 113.5 km
1h 29m€17–24Train via Dortmund
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Lennestadt-Grevenbrück Bftrain Re34
3h 7m€12–29
Essen to Elspe by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Elspe is to train via Dortmund which costs €12 - €29 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Elspe is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Elspe. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Lennestadt-Grevenbrueck via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Essen and Elspe is 113 km. The road distance is 113.5 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Elspe without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €11 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Essen to Elspe, including transfers.
Essen to Elspe train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Elspe train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Hagen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Elspe is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Essen to Elspe.
There are 831+ hotels available in Elspe.
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 20m.
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- service@vias-online.eu
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Hagen Hbf to Lennestadt-Grevenbrueck
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
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