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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lensahn is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lensahn is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lensahn?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Lensahn. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Lensahn Dieselstraße via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Essen to Lensahn?

The distance between Essen and Lensahn is 462 km. The road distance is 458 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Lensahn without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €40 - €120.

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

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Lensahn bus from?

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

Where does the Essen to Lensahn bus arrive?

Essen to Lensahn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Lensahn?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lensahn is 458 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Essen to Lensahn.

Where can I stay near Lensahn?

There are 9413+ hotels available in Lensahn.

Essen to Lensahn - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Lensahn 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf39 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck HbfRe8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof to Lensahn DieselstraßeX85
5h 14m
€44–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN74
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to LübeckN05 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof to Lensahn DieselstraßeX85
9h 7m
€28–51
Drive 458 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lensahn458 km
3h 53m
€66–95
Fly, train, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)DUS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbf
3. Take the bus from Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof to Lensahn Dieselstraße
5h 30m
€107–318
Train, bus via Essen Central Station
1. Take the train from Essen Central Station to Hamburg Central Station
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck HbfRe8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof to Lensahn DieselstraßeX85
5h 42m
€28–90
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 Lensahn
4h 8m
€140–184

Essen to Lensahn by train and bus

122Weekly Services

5h 14mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 462.2 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Lensahn Dieselstraße via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Lübeck, and Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 7m.

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