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

The cheapest way to get from Idstein to Essen is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Idstein to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Idstein and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Idstein to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Idstein Hochschule and arriving at Essen central train station via Wiesbaden central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Idstein and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Idstein to Essen. However, there are services departing from Idstein Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Idstein to Essen?

The distance between Idstein and Essen is 299 km. The road distance is 203.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Idstein to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Idstein to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Idstein to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Idstein to Essen train from?

Idstein to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Idstein Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Idstein to Essen?

The best way to get from Idstein to Essen is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Idstein to Essen bus arrive?

Idstein to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Idstein to Essen train arrive?

Idstein to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Idstein to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Idstein to Essen is 203 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Idstein to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

Idstein to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Idstein to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Idstein Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Rb22 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
3h 12m
€40–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wiesbaden central train station to Essen central train stationbus 027
6h 4m
€19–40
Drive 203.1 km
1. Drive from Idstein to Essencar 203.1 km
1h 51m
€29–42
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Idstein Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3h 15m
€109–222
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Idstein Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 1m
€44–144
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Limburg to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Leverkusen Mittetrain Re
3. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbftrain Re
5h 10m
€51–74

Idstein to Essen by train

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Distance: 299 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Idstein Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Frankfurt in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Wiesbaden central train station to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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