There are 2 ways to get from Essen to Vlotho by train or car
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Essen to Vlotho by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Vlotho is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Vlotho is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Vlotho. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Vlotho via Loehne(Westf). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Essen and Vlotho is 168 km. The road distance is 171 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Vlotho without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Essen to Vlotho, including transfers.
Essen to Vlotho train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Vlotho train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Loehne(Westf) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Vlotho is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Essen to Vlotho.
There are 755+ hotels available in Vlotho.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Vlotho, Germany?
National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Loehne(Westf) hourly. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 1h 44m.
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Loehne(Westf)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
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