What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Weil am Rhein?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Weil am Rhein is to train which costs €85 - €100 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Weil am Rhein?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Weil am Rhein is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Weil am Rhein?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Weil am Rhein. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Weil am Rhein, Turmstrasse via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station, Basel, Bahnhof SBB and Basel, Badischer Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Essen to Weil am Rhein?

The distance between Essen and Weil am Rhein is 576 km. The road distance is 546.5 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Weil am Rhein without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Weil am Rhein without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €85 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Weil am Rhein?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Essen to Weil am Rhein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Weil am Rhein bus from?

Essen to Weil am Rhein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Weil am Rhein?

The best way to get from Essen to Weil am Rhein is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €85 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 4m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Essen to Weil am Rhein bus arrive?

Essen to Weil am Rhein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Can I drive from Essen to Weil am Rhein?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Weil am Rhein is 547 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Essen to Weil am Rhein.

Where can I stay near Weil am Rhein?

There are 1449+ hotels available in Weil am Rhein.

Essen to Weil am Rhein - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Weil am Rhein by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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 Basel Bad Bftrain 43
5h 1m
€85–100
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Bad Bfnighttrain Nj
9h 3m
€62–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N161 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 4m
Drive 546.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Weil am Rheincar 546.5 km
4h 33m
€78–112
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 35m
€164–333
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
6h 11m
€101–274
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 46m
€116–333
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 14m
€120–310

Essen to Weil am Rhein by train and bus

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Distance: 575.5 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Weil am Rhein, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Basel Bad Bf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €85–100 and the journey takes 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Weil am Rhein, Turmstrasse via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station, Basel, Bahnhof SBB, and Basel, Badischer Bahnhof in around 9h 4m.

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