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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Karben is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Karben is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Karben?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Karben. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Karben-Groß-Karben Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Essen to Karben?

The distance between Essen and Karben is 281 km. The road distance is 237.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Karben without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Essen to Karben, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Karben train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Karben?

The best way to get from Essen to Karben is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Essen to Karben train arrive?

Essen to Karben train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Essen to Karben?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Karben is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Essen to Karben.

Where can I stay near Karben?

There are 1323+ hotels available in Karben.

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

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

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 Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2h 35m
€37–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N27 / ...
4h 44m
€21–37
Drive 237.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Karbencar 237.8 km
2h 23m
€33–47
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karben-Groß-Karben Bahnhoftrain
3h 18m
€101–215
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
3h 52m
€42–176

Essen to Karben by train

117Weekly Trains

2h 35mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €30–100 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Frankfurt central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–26 and the journey takes 4h.

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