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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Varel is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Varel is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Varel?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Varel. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Varel Bahnhof via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Essen to Varel?

The distance between Essen and Varel is 282 km. The road distance is 265 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Varel without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €40 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Essen to Varel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Varel train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Varel?

The best way to get from Essen to Varel is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €85 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Essen to Varel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Varel?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Varel is 265 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Essen to Varel.

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

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Where can I stay near Varel?

There are 2947+ hotels available in Varel.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Varel 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 Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Varel Bahnhoftrain Re18 / ...
3h 59m
€40–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus N1387 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Oldenburg central bus stationbus N44 / ...
6h 20m
€24–80
Drive 265 km
1. Drive from Essen to Varelcar 265 km
2h 13m
€37–54

Essen to Varel by train

126Weekly Trains

3h 59mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.5 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Varel Bahnhof via Osnabrück Hbf in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Varel Bahnhof via Bremen Fernbusterminal, Oldenburg central bus station, and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 6h 20m.

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