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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lahnstein is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 1h 42m.

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 42m and costs €24 - €35.

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 Duisburg Hbf and Koblenz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

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 26m and costs €22 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Essen to Lahnstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lahnstein train from?

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

Where does the Essen to Lahnstein train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Lahnstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lahnstein is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Essen to Lahnstein.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Lahnstein?

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Where can I stay near Lahnstein?

There are 1731+ hotels available in Lahnstein.

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

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

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 Duisburg Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 1 / ...
2h 26m
€23–111
Drive 166.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lahnsteincar 166.7 km
1h 42m
€25–35
Train, line 11 bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Lahnstein Oberlahnstein Schützenplatzbus 11
3h 4m
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Koblenz Hbftrain Re
4h 8m
€34–81

Essen to Lahnstein by train

335Weekly Trains

2h 26mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.9 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €28–95 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.

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