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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Laboe is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Laboe is to drive which takes 4h and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Laboe?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Laboe. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Laboe Kirche via Kiel Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Essen to Laboe?

The distance between Essen and Laboe is 501 km. The road distance is 460.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Laboe without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Essen to Laboe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Laboe bus from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Laboe?

The best way to get from Essen to Laboe is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Essen to Laboe bus arrive?

Essen to Laboe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kiel central bus station.

Can I drive from Essen to Laboe?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Laboe is 460 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Essen to Laboe.

Where can I stay near Laboe?

There are 1530+ hotels available in Laboe.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Laboe by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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 Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel HbfRe70 / ...
5h 39m
€35–119
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kiel central bus stationN74
8h 6m
€35–75
Drive 460.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Laboe460.3 km
4h
€65–93
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)FRA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
6h 46m
€105–275
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Hannover Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Laboe
4h 21m
€140–183

Essen to Laboe by train and bus

143Weekly Services

5h 39mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 501.2 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Laboe, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Laboe Kirche via Hamburg Hbf, Kiel Hbf, and Kiel Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Kiel central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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