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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Wittlich is to bus which costs €16 - €30 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Wittlich is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Wittlich?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Wittlich. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Wittlich via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Wittlich?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Wittlich. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Essen to Wittlich?

The distance between Essen and Wittlich is 252 km. The road distance is 201.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Wittlich without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €40 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Essen to Wittlich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Wittlich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Wittlich train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Wittlich?

The best way to get from Essen to Wittlich is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €40 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €30 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Essen to Wittlich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Wittlich train arrive?

Essen to Wittlich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Wittlich?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Wittlich is 202 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Essen to Wittlich.

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

Book your Essen to Wittlich train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Wittlich?

Book your Essen to Wittlich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Wittlich?

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Essen to Wittlich - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Wittlich by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Wittlich, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1 / ...
3h 19m
€42–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Wittlichbus N1338 / ...
4h 50m
€17–30
Drive 201.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Wittlichcar 201.5 km
1h 58m
€29–42
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Wittlich, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1 / ...
3h 20m
€33–170
Train via Leverkusen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Leverkusen Mittetrain Re
2. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Koblenz Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Wittlich, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1 / ...
3h 50m

Essen to Wittlich by train and bus

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Distance: 252.2 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wittlich, ZOB via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof, and Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Wittlich via Cologne Airport CGN in around 4h 50m.

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