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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Suhl is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 10h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Suhl is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Suhl?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Suhl. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Suhl, Zentrum via Cologne Airport CGN, Würzburg Main Station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Suhl?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Suhl. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Suhl via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Essen to Suhl?

The distance between Essen and Suhl is 519 km. The road distance is 351.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Suhl without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €95 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Essen to Suhl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Suhl bus from?

Essen to Suhl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Suhl train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Suhl?

The best way to get from Essen to Suhl is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €95 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 10h 7m.

Where does the Essen to Suhl bus arrive?

Essen to Suhl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Essen to Suhl train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Suhl?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Suhl is 351 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Essen to Suhl.

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

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Where can I stay near Suhl?

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Essen to Suhl - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Suhl by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Suhltrain Re7
5h 45m
€98–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Würzburg Main Stationbus N61 / ...
3. Take the bus from Würzburg Main Station to Zella-Mehlis stationbus
10h 7m
€38–71
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Suhltrain Re7
7h 25m
€56–138
Drive 351.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Suhlcar 351.3 km
3h 43m
€51–74

Essen to Suhl by train

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Distance: 518.7 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Suhl, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Suhl via Würzburg Hbf in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Suhl, Zentrum via Cologne Airport CGN, Würzburg Main Station, and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof in around 10h 7m.

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