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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Montabaur is to bus which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Montabaur is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Montabaur?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Montabaur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Montabaur?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Montabaur Bf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Essen to Montabaur?

The distance between Essen and Montabaur is 174 km. The road distance is 157 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Montabaur without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs €39 - €44.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Montabaur Bf takes 1h 37m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Essen to Montabaur bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Montabaur train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Montabaur?

The best way to get from Essen to Montabaur is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs €39 - €44. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Essen to Montabaur bus arrive?

Essen to Montabaur bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montabaur station.

Where does the Essen to Montabaur train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Montabaur?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Montabaur is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Essen to Montabaur.

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

Book your Essen to Montabaur train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Montabaur?

Book your Essen to Montabaur bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Montabaur?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Montabaur by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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 Montabaur Bftrain 41
1h 37m
€39–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Montabaurbus N161
3h 40m
€16–23
Drive 157 km
1. Drive from Essen to Montabaurcar 157 km
1h 25m
€23–33
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Montabaur Bftrain 49 / ...
2h 22m
€35–118

Essen to Montabaur by train

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1h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 173.9 km
Duration: 1h 37m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Montabaur Bf twice daily. Tickets cost €39–44 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Montabaur once daily. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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