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How to get fromEssen to Plettenbergby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain train Rb40 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Plettenbergtrain train Rb / ...
    2h 13m
    €18–51

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus 081 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dortmund Hbf to Plett., Bahnhofbus bus Re34
    4h 57m
    €13–20

  3. Drive 94 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Plettenbergcar car 94 km
    1h 4m
    €14–20

  4. Train, line 54 bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain train S9
    2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Lüd., Bahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lüd., Bahnhof to Plett., Herscheider Str.bus bus N7 / ...
    3h 26m

Essen to Plettenberg by train and bus

Calendar145Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 94.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Plettenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Plett., Zimmerstraße via Hagen Hbf, Plettenberg, and Plett., Bahnhof in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Plett., Zimmerstraße via Dortmund central bus station, Dortmund Hbf, and Plett., Bahnhof in around 4h 57m.

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