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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Vlotho is to bus which costs €13 - €22 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Vlotho is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €24 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Vlotho?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Vlotho. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Vlotho, Valdorfer Straße via Dortmund central bus station and Bad Salzuflen, ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Vlotho?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Vlotho. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Vlotho via Herford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Essen to Vlotho?

The distance between Essen and Vlotho is 168 km. The road distance is 171 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Vlotho without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €25 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Essen to Vlotho, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Vlotho bus from?

Essen to Vlotho bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Vlotho train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Vlotho?

The best way to get from Essen to Vlotho is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €22 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Essen to Vlotho bus arrive?

Essen to Vlotho bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bad Salzuflen central bus station.

Where does the Essen to Vlotho train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Vlotho?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Vlotho is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Essen to Vlotho.

Where can I stay near Vlotho?

There are 761+ hotels available in Vlotho.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Vlotho 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 HerfordRe
2h 43m
€25–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bad Salzuflen central bus stationN1338
4h 49m
€14–22
Drive 171 km
1. Drive from Essen to Vlotho171 km
1h 32m
€25–35
Train via Osnabrück
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBRb61
3h 35m
€34–59

Essen to Vlotho by train

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2h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.6 km
Duration: 2h 43m

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

National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Herford hourly. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bad Salzuflen central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €8–14 and the journey takes 2h.

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