There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Olsberg 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
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Olsberg, Bahnhoftrain Re17
2h 43m€22–103Drive 121.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Essen to Olsbergcar 121.1 km
1h 16m€18–26Bus, train
- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N79 / ...
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bestwig, Bahnhoftrain Re57
4h 1m€31–86
Essen to Olsberg by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Olsberg is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Olsberg is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Olsberg. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Olsberg, Bahnhof via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Essen and Olsberg is 136 km. The road distance is 121.1 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Olsberg without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €22 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Essen to Olsberg, including transfers.
Essen to Olsberg train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Olsberg train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Hagen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Olsberg is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Essen to Olsberg.
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What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Olsberg, Germany?
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Olsberg, Bahnhof via Hagen Hbf in around 2h 43m.
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- service@vias-online.eu
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Hagen Hbf to Olsberg, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Bestwig, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +380 98 815 4444
- support@ewe.ua
- Website
- East West Eurolines
Bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- East West Eurolines
- Phone
- +38 098-888-11-08
- igoruzhanskyi@grandbus.com.ua
- Website
- Grand Bus
Bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Website
- Grand Bus
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