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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Soest is to drive which costs €11 - €18 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Soest is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €11 - €18.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Soest?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Soest. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Essen to Soest?

The distance between Essen and Soest is 90 km. The road distance is 85 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Soest without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs €16 - €35.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Soest takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Essen to Soest train from?

Essen to Soest train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Soest?

The best way to get from Essen to Soest is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs €16 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €110 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Essen to Soest train arrive?

Essen to Soest train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Soest station.

Can I drive from Essen to Soest?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Soest is 85 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Essen to Soest.

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

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Where can I stay near Soest?

There are 474+ hotels available in Soest.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Soest 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 Soesttrain Re
1h 7m
€16–35
Drive 85 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Soestcar 85 km
58 min
€12–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus 081 / ...
2h 26m
€15–108

Essen to Soest by train

132Weekly Trains

1h 7mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 89.6 km
Duration: 1h 7m

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

National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Soest hourly. Tickets cost €16–24 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus station hourly. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Four other operators also service this route.

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