There are 3 ways to get from Gerolstein to Essen by train (Eurostar), car, or train
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- Take the train from Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB to Köln Hbftrain Re22 / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 37m€18–71Drive 164.2 km
- Drive from Gerolstein to Essencar 164.2 km
1h 39m€31–44Train via Cologne
- Take the train from Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain Re22 / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbftrain Re
3h 24m€22–45
Gerolstein to Essen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gerolstein to Essen is to train via Cologne which costs €21 - €50 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Gerolstein to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct train from Gerolstein to Essen. However, there are services departing from Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB and arriving at Essen Hbf via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Gerolstein and Essen is 186 km. The road distance is 164.2 km.
The best way to get from Gerolstein to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €17 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Gerolstein to Essen, including transfers.
Gerolstein to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Gerolstein to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gerolstein to Essen is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Gerolstein to Essen.
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What companies run services between Gerolstein, Germany and Essen, Germany?
You can take a train from Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB to Essen Hbf via Koeln Hbf in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixtrain.de
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
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