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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Langen is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Langen is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Langen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Langen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Langen via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Essen to Langen?

The distance between Essen and Langen is 273 km. The road distance is 253.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Langen without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Essen to Langen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Langen train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Langen?

The best way to get from Essen to Langen is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Essen to Langen train arrive?

Essen to Langen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Essen to Langen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Langen is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Essen to Langen.

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

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Where can I stay near Langen?

There are 1443+ hotels available in Langen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Langen by train, bus, 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 Frankfurt41 / ...
2h 29m
€37–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Frankfurt central train station027 / ...
5h 1m
€22–35
Drive 253.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Langen253.2 km
2h 13m
€36–52
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
3h
€101–215
Bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationN280 / ...
5h 4m
€23–42

Essen to Langen by train

145Weekly Trains

2h 29mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.4 km
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Langen, Hesse, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €30–110 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Frankfurt central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–25 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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