There are 3 ways to get from Gerolstein to Essen Hbf by train (Eurostar) or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB to Kall Bftrain
- Take the train from Kall Bf to Köln Hbftrain
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 58m€38–102Drive 163.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Gerolstein to Essen Hbfcar 163.6 km
1h 38m€23–34Train via Essen Hbf
- Take the train from Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB to Kall Bftrain
- Take the train from Kall Bf to Köln Hbftrain
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
3h 40m€39–102
Gerolstein to Essen Hbf by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gerolstein to Essen Hbf is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Gerolstein to Essen Hbf is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct train from Gerolstein to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB and arriving at Essen Hbf via Kall Bf and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Gerolstein and Essen Hbf is 186 km. The road distance is 163.6 km.
The best way to get from Gerolstein to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €35 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Gerolstein to Essen Hbf, including transfers.
Gerolstein to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Essen Hbf is 1h behind Gerolstein. It is currently 12:38 AM in Gerolstein and 11:38 PM in Essen Hbf.
Gerolstein to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kall Bf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gerolstein to Essen Hbf is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Gerolstein to Essen Hbf.
What companies run services between Gerolstein, Germany and Essen Hbf, Germany?
You can take a train from Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB to Essen Hbf via Kall Bf and Köln Hbf in around 2h 58m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB to Kall Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Kall Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €30–45
- Comfort
- €35–50
- Premium
- €50–70
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €30–50
- Comfort
- €35–50
- Premium
- €55–70
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- train-rental.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- train-rental.com
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
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