What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to St Goar?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to St Goar is to bus which costs €18 - €40 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to St Goar?

The fastest way to get from Essen to St Goar is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Essen and St Goar?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to St Goar. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at St Goarshausen via Koblenz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Essen to St Goar?

The distance between Essen and St Goar is 205 km. The road distance is 189 km.

How do I travel from Essen to St Goar without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to St Goar without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €30 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Essen to St Goar?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Essen to St Goar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to St Goar train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to St Goar?

The best way to get from Essen to St Goar is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Essen to St Goar train arrive?

Essen to St Goar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to St Goar?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to St Goar is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Essen to St Goar.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to St Goar?

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Where can I stay near St Goar?

There are 1849+ hotels available in St Goar.

Essen to St Goar - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Essen to St Goar by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 Koblenz Hauptbahnhof91 / ...
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to St GoarshausenRe
3h 3m
€34–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNFlixBus N710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Coblenz central train stationN93
5h 25m
€18–37
Drive 189 km
1. Drive from Essen to St Goar189 km
2h 14m
€27–39
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to St. Goar Bahnhof
4h 26m
€108–240
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof1 / ...
3h 16m
€36–138
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to St. Goar BahnhofRb26
3h 35m
€29–103

Essen to St Goar by train and foot

42Weekly Services

3h 3mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.8 km
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and St Goar, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to St Goar via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Koblenz Hbf, and St Goarshausen in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to St. Goar Bahnhof via Cologne Airport CGN, Coblenz central train station, and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 25m.

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