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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Rahden is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Rahden is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Rahden?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Rahden. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Rahden, Bahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Essen to Rahden?

The distance between Essen and Rahden is 192 km. The road distance is 183.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Rahden without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €35 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Essen to Rahden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Rahden train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Rahden?

The best way to get from Essen to Rahden is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 623 bus, which costs and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Essen to Rahden train arrive?

Essen to Rahden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Rahden?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Rahden is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Essen to Rahden.

Where can I stay near Rahden?

There are 311+ hotels available in Rahden.

Essen to Rahden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 623 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Rahden 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
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Rahden, Bahnhoftrain Rb71 / ...
3h 13m
€35–70
Drive 183.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Rahdencar 183.6 km
2h 1m
€26–38
Bus, line 623 bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Osnabrück central train stationbus N1387
2. Take the bus from Lemförde Bahnhof to Rahden, Friedhofbus 623
4h 39m
Train, line 623 bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lemförde Bahnhof to Rahden, Friedhofbus 623
4h 5m

Essen to Rahden by train

80Weekly Trains

3h 13mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192 km
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rahden, Bahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Rahden, Friedhof via Osnabrück central train station, Osnabrück Hbf, Lemförde, and Lemförde Bahnhof in around 4h 39m.

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