There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Poel 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 Bad Kleinen Bahnhoftrain 1
6h 39m€81–168Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Essen Central Station to Hamburg Central Stationtrain Flx20
- Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Wismar central bus stationbus N1386 / ...
7h 57m€41–60Bus
- Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus
- Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 198 / ...
- Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Wismar central bus stationbus
9h 35m€56–69Drive 489.3 km
- Drive from Essen to Poelcar 489.3 km
4h 20m€91–132Train via Schwerin
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Schwerin Hauptbahnhoftrain 33 / ...
7h 5m€83–170
Essen to Poel by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Poel is to train and bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Poel is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Poel. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Kirchdorf Bäckerei via Hanover central bus station, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Wismar ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Poel. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Wismar via Bad Kleinen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Essen and Poel is 530 km. The road distance is 489.3 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Poel without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €80 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Essen to Poel, including transfers.
Essen to Poel bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Poel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Poel is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €80 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €70 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Poel, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Bad Kleinen Bahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €80–170 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Kirchdorf Bäckerei via Hannover Hbf, Hanover central bus station, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Wismar central bus station, and Wismar ZOB in around 9h 35m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Bad Kleinen Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Schwerin Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixtrain.de
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Essen Central Station to Hamburg Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +380 98 815 4444
- support@ewe.ua
- Website
- East West Eurolines
Bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €32
- Website
- East West Eurolines
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Hanover central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Wismar central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Wismar central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Essen to Poel bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.
Essen to Poel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bad Kleinen Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Poel is 489 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Essen to Poel.
There are 3402+ hotels available in Poel.