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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Rinteln is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Rinteln is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €26 - €40.

How far is it from Essen to Rinteln?

The distance between Essen and Rinteln is 194 km. The road distance is 189.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Rinteln without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €26 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Essen to Rinteln, including transfers.

Train or bus from Essen to Rinteln?

The best way to get from Essen to Rinteln is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €80 and takes 4h 19m.

Can I drive from Essen to Rinteln?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Rinteln is 190 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Essen to Rinteln.

Where can I stay near Rinteln?

There are 724+ hotels available in Rinteln.

Essen to Rinteln - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Rinteln 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 Loehne(Westf)train Re
2h 56m
€26–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N3204 / ...
4h 19m
€21–78
Drive 189.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Rintelncar 189.8 km
1h 52m
€27–39

Essen to Rinteln by train and bus

120Weekly Services

2h 56mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Essen to Rinteln.

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Distance: 193.7 km
Duration: 2h 56m

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

National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Loehne(Westf) hourly. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bielefeld Brackwede train station once daily. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 55m. East West Eurolines also services this route once daily.

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