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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kusel is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Kusel is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Kusel?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Kusel. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Kusel, Dr. Kafka via Cologne Airport CGN, Saarbrücken bus station and Hauptbahnhof, Homburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Kusel?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kusel. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Kusel, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Kaiserslautern, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Essen to Kusel?

The distance between Essen and Kusel is 430 km. The road distance is 282.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Kusel without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Essen to Kusel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kusel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Kusel train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Kusel?

The best way to get from Essen to Kusel is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Essen to Kusel bus arrive?

Essen to Kusel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Essen to Kusel train arrive?

Essen to Kusel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Kusel?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Kusel is 282 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Essen to Kusel.

Where can I stay near Kusel?

There are 199+ hotels available in Kusel.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Kusel by train, bus, car, 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain Re1
3. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Kusel, Bahnhoftrain
5h 14m
€80–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N11 / ...
9h 10m
€24–45
Drive 282.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Kuselcar 282.4 km
2h 56m
€40–58
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N / ...
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Landstuhl, Bahnhoftrain Re1
7h 25m
€64–149
Train via Koblenz #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Koblenz Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Kusel, Bahnhoftrain
7h 55m
€79–136

Essen to Kusel by train

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5h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 429.6 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kusel, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Kaiserslautern, Hbf in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Kusel, Dr. Kafka via Cologne Airport CGN, Saarbrücken bus station, and Hauptbahnhof, Homburg in around 9h 10m.

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