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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Monschau is to bus which costs €18 - €28 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Monschau is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €19 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Monschau?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Monschau. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Monschau, Altstadt via Aachen, Bendplatz and Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Essen to Monschau?

The distance between Essen and Monschau is 189 km. The road distance is 140.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Monschau without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 16m and costs €30 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Essen to Monschau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Monschau bus from?

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

Where does the Essen to Monschau bus arrive?

Essen to Monschau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Can I drive from Essen to Monschau?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Monschau is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Essen to Monschau.

Where can I stay near Monschau?

There are 1467+ hotels available in Monschau.

Essen to Monschau - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Aachen-Rothe ErdeRe
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Monschau, AltstadtSb66
3h 16m
€32–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Aachen station westN3204 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Monschau, AltstadtSb66
4h 52m
€18–27
Drive 140.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Monschau140.5 km
1h 38m
€20–29
Train, bus via Aachen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Kohlscheid BfRb33
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Monschau, AltstadtSb66
3h 49m
€31–45

Essen to Monschau by train and bus

201Weekly Services

3h 16mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 189.4 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Monschau, Altstadt via Aachen station west, Aachen, Bendplatz, and Aachen, Bushof in around 4h 52m.

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