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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Overath is to drive which costs €12 - €18 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Overath is to drive which takes 50 min and costs €12 - €18.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Overath?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Overath. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Overath Alter Friedhof via Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 and Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Overath?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Overath. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Overath Bf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Essen to Overath?

The distance between Essen and Overath is 107 km. The road distance is 85.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Overath without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €18 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Essen to Overath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Overath bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Overath train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Overath?

The best way to get from Essen to Overath is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €18 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 423 bus, which costs and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Essen to Overath bus arrive?

Essen to Overath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Essen to Overath train arrive?

Essen to Overath train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Overath?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Overath is 85 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Essen to Overath.

Where can I stay near Overath?

There are 1354+ hotels available in Overath.

Essen to Overath - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 423 bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Overath Bftrain Rb25
1h 55m
€19–65
Drive 85.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Overathcar 85.2 km
50 min
€13–18
Bus, line 423 bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 to Bergisch Gladbach Bensbergbus 423
3h 54m
Train via Koeln Messe/Deutz
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Overath Bftrain Rb25
2h 34m
€20–33
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen-Altenessen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the bus from Köln Bf Deutz/Messe LANXESS arena to Overath Bfbus Rb25x / ...
3h 4m

Essen to Overath by train

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Distance: 107.5 km
Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Overath Bf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Overath Alter Friedhof via Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 and Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg in around 3h 54m.

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