What is the cheapest way to get from Horst to Essen Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Horst to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 7h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Horst to Essen Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Horst to Essen Hbf is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Horst and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Horst to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Horst(Holst) and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Horst to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Horst and Essen Hbf is 407 km. The road distance is 389.8 km.

How do I travel from Horst to Essen Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Horst to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €30 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Horst to Essen Hbf?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Horst to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Horst to Essen Hbf train from?

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

Train or bus from Horst to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Horst to Essen Hbf is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €30 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Horst to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Horst to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Horst to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Horst to Essen Hbf is 390 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Horst to Essen Hbf.

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2293+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

Horst to Essen Hbf - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 6550 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Horst to Essen Hbf by train, bus, 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 Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
4h 24m
€30–90
Train via Elmshorn
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Essen Central StationFlx20
5h 8m
€28–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationN74 / ...
7h 43m
€29–51
Drive 389.8 km
1. Drive from Horst to Essen Hbf389.8 km
3h 20m
€56–80
Line 6550 bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Horst(Holstein) Am Markt to Elmshorn, Peterstraße
2. Take the train from Elmshorn to Hamburg Hbf
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HAM - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbf
3h 59m
€105–308

Horst to Essen Hbf by train

133Weekly Trains

4h 24mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407.3 km
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Horst, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany and Essen Hbf, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–90 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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