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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Gerolstein is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Gerolstein is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Gerolstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Gerolstein. However, there are services departing from Südviertel, Essen and arriving at Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB via Aachen, Bushof, EUPEN Werthplatz and St Vith, An den Linden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Gerolstein?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Gerolstein. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB via Köln Hbf and Kall Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Essen to Gerolstein?

The distance between Essen and Gerolstein is 186 km. The road distance is 164.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Gerolstein without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Essen to Gerolstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Gerolstein bus from?

Essen to Gerolstein bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Südviertel, Essen station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Gerolstein train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Gerolstein?

The best way to get from Essen to Gerolstein is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Essen to Gerolstein bus arrive?

Essen to Gerolstein bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where does the Essen to Gerolstein train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Gerolstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Gerolstein is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Essen to Gerolstein.

Where can I stay near Gerolstein?

There are 429+ hotels available in Gerolstein.

Essen to Gerolstein - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Gerolstein by train (Eurostar), 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 Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kall Bftrain
3. Take the train from Kall Bf to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain
3h 45m
€38–101
Drive 164.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Gerolsteincar 164.1 km
1h 37m
€24–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Euskirchen Bf to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOBbus Re22
5h 34m
€38–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus
2. Take the bus from EUPEN Werthplatz to SANKT VITH An den Lindenbus E23 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Vith, An den Linden to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOBbus 465
6h 45m

Essen to Gerolstein by train

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3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 186.3 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB via Köln Hbf and Kall Bf in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Südviertel, Essen to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Aachen, Bushof, Eupen, Werthplatz, EUPEN Werthplatz, and St Vith, An den Linden in around 6h 45m.

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