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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Olpe is to drive which costs €15 - €22 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Olpe is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €15 - €22.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Olpe?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Olpe. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Olpe Kreishaus via Dortmund Hbf and Altenhundem ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Essen to Olpe?

The distance between Essen and Olpe is 143 km. The road distance is 105.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Olpe without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €25 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Essen to Olpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Olpe bus from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Olpe?

The best way to get from Essen to Olpe is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €25 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Essen to Olpe bus arrive?

Essen to Olpe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Can I drive from Essen to Olpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Olpe is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Essen to Olpe.

Where can I stay near Olpe?

There are 733+ hotels available in Olpe.

Essen to Olpe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 301 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain Rb40 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Welschen Ennesttrain Rb / ...
3h 56m
€25–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus 081 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dortmund Hbf to Lennestadt-Altenhundem Bfbus Re34
6h 58m
€15–23
Train, bus, line 301 bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Wuppertal Hbftrain S9
2. Take the bus from Remscheid Lennep Bf to Gummersbach Bfbus 336
3. Take the bus from Gummersbach Bf to Olpe In der Wüstebus 301
5h 51m
Drive 105.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Olpecar 105.4 km
1h 4m
€16–22

Essen to Olpe by train and bus

69Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 142.6 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Olpe Polizei via Hagen Hbf, Welschen Ennest, and Welschen Ennest Mitte in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Olpe Kreishaus via Dortmund central bus station, Dortmund Hbf, and Altenhundem ZOB in around 6h 58m.

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