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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lahnstein is to bus which costs €11 - €24 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lahnstein is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lahnstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Lahnstein. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Lahnstein Oberlahnstein Schützenplatz via Cologne Airport CGN and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Lahnstein?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lahnstein. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Oberlahnstein via Köln Hbf and Koblenz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Essen to Lahnstein?

The distance between Essen and Lahnstein is 179 km. The road distance is 166.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Lahnstein without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Essen to Lahnstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lahnstein bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Lahnstein train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Lahnstein?

The best way to get from Essen to Lahnstein is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €24 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Essen to Lahnstein bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Lahnstein train arrive?

Essen to Lahnstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Lahnstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lahnstein is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Essen to Lahnstein.

Where can I stay near Lahnstein?

There are 1833+ hotels available in Lahnstein.

Essen to Lahnstein - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 11 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Lahnstein by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof55 / ...
2h 33m
€33–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNFlixBus N710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Coblenz central train stationN93
5h 35m
€11–24
Drive 166.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lahnstein166.7 km
1h 40m
€24–34
Train, line 11 bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof91 / ...
2. Take the bus from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Lahnstein Oberlahnstein Schützenplatz11
2h 50m

Essen to Lahnstein by train

167Weekly Trains

2h 33mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.8 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Oberlahnstein via Köln Hbf, Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, and Koblenz Hbf in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Lahnstein Oberlahnstein Schützenplatz via Cologne Airport CGN, Coblenz central train station, and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 35m.

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