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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kelheim is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 13h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Kelheim is to drive which takes 5h and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Kelheim?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Kelheim. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Kelheim, Kelh.winz/A Hallstattstr via Regensburg Hbf and Saal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

How far is it from Essen to Kelheim?

The distance between Essen and Kelheim is 631 km. The road distance is 558.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Kelheim without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Essen to Kelheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kelheim bus from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Kelheim?

The best way to get from Essen to Kelheim is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 13h 7m.

Where does the Essen to Kelheim bus arrive?

Essen to Kelheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Regensburg central train station.

Can I drive from Essen to Kelheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Kelheim is 559 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Essen to Kelheim.

Where can I stay near Kelheim?

There are 488+ hotels available in Kelheim.

Essen to Kelheim - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Kelheim by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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 Ingolstadt Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Ingolstadt Hbf to Saal(Donau)train Rb
6h 39m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Regensburg central train stationbus N161 / ...
13h 7m
€35–65
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Regensburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 27m
€55–270
Drive 558.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Kelheimcar 558.6 km
5h
€78–113
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Regensburg Hbftrain Re40
8h 14m
€99–120
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbftrain
6h 23m
€103–270
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbftrain
6h 50m
€107–277
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbftrain
7h 44m
€133–267

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC) flights

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Distance: 630.9 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kelheim, Kelh.winz/A Hallstattstr via Ingolstadt Hbf, Saal(Donau), and Saal in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Regensburg central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 10h 55m.

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