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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Unkel is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Unkel is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €15 - €23.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Unkel?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Unkel. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Unkel Bahnhof via Troisdorf Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Unkel?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Unkel. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Oberwinter via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Essen to Unkel?

The distance between Essen and Unkel is 130 km. The road distance is 108.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Unkel without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Essen to Unkel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Unkel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Unkel train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Unkel?

The best way to get from Essen to Unkel is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Essen to Unkel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Unkel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Unkel?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Unkel is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Essen to Unkel.

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

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Where can I stay near Unkel?

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Essen to Unkel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 66 tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Unkel by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Oberwintertrain Re
1h 52m
Train via Cologne
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Oberwintertrain Re
2h 20m
€15–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Troisdorf Bf to Unkel Bahnhofbus Re8x / ...
3h 3m
Drive 108.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Unkelcar 108.9 km
1h 7m
€16–23
Train, line 66 tram
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Siegburg Bftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the tram from Siegburg Bf to Bad Honnef Rhöndorf Bftram 66
3h 4m

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Distance: 129.7 km
Duration: 1h 52m

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

National Express operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Oberwinter every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Unkel Bahnhof via Cologne Airport CGN, Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Troisdorf Bf, and Troisdorf Bf in around 3h 3m.

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