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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lensahn is to train and bus which costs €40 - €110 and takes 5h 41m.

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 55m 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 Hanover central bus station and Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Essen to Lensahn?

The distance between Essen and Lensahn is 485 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 41m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m 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 Hanover central bus station.

Can I drive from Essen to Lensahn?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lensahn is 458 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Essen to Lensahn.

Where can I stay near Lensahn?

There are 6737+ hotels available in Lensahn.

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

There are 5 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 Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain Re8
3. Take the bus from Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof to Lensahn Dieselstraßebus X85
5h 41m
€44–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Hanover central bus stationbus 081
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Lübeckbus N05
3. Take the bus from Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof to Lensahn Dieselstraßebus X85
8h 57m
€35–108
Drive 458 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lensahncar 458 km
3h 55m
€65–94
Fly, train, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain
3. Take the bus from Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof to Lensahn Dieselstraßebus
5h 30m
€112–310
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Lensahncar
4h 9m
€140–184

Essen to Lensahn by train and bus

127Weekly Services

5h 41mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 484.7 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Lensahn Dieselstraße via Hanover central bus station, Lübeck, and Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 57m.

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