There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Gerolstein 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 / ...
3h 5m€25–76Drive 164.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Essen to Gerolsteincar 164.2 km
1h 37m€24–35Train via Cologne
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain Re22 / ...
3h 10m€36–69Train via Cologne #2
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain Re22 / ...
3h 49m€39–62
Essen to Gerolstein by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Gerolstein is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Gerolstein is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €23 - €35.
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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Essen and Gerolstein is 180 km. The road distance is 164.2 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Gerolstein without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €25 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Essen to Gerolstein, including transfers.
Essen to Gerolstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Gerolstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Gerolstein is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Essen to Gerolstein.
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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 in around 3h 5m.
- 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
- €13–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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