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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Rottweil is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Rottweil is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Rottweil?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Rottweil. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Rottweil Bahnhof via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Essen to Rottweil?

The distance between Essen and Rottweil is 531 km. The road distance is 487.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Rottweil without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €90 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Essen to Rottweil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Rottweil train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Rottweil?

The best way to get from Essen to Rottweil is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Essen to Rottweil train arrive?

Essen to Rottweil train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Rottweil?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Rottweil is 488 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Essen to Rottweil.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Rottweil?

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Where can I stay near Rottweil?

There are 776+ hotels available in Rottweil.

Essen to Rottweil - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Rottweil by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Rottweil Bahnhoftrain Ic87 / ...
4h 29m
€94–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhofbus N27
2. Take the bus from Herrenberg to Rottweil Bahnhofbus Re14e
10h 59m
€46–81
Drive 487.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Rottweilcar 487.6 km
4h 28m
€69–100
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Rottweil Bahnhoftrain
5h 43m
€126–311
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Schaffhausentrain
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Rottweil Bahnhoftrain
6h 57m
€111–331
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Rottweil Bahnhoftrain
7h 17m
€140–424
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Schaffhausentrain
4. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Rottweil Bahnhoftrain
7h 30m
€121–332

Essen to Rottweil by train

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4h 29mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Essen to Rottweil.

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Distance: 530.5 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rottweil Bahnhof via Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Rottweil Bahnhof via Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof, Vaihingen, Herrenberg, and Herrenberg in around 10h 59m.

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