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

The cheapest way to get from Kelheim to Essen is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 13h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kelheim to Essen is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Kelheim and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kelheim to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Kelheim, Kelh.winz/A Hallstattstr and arriving at Essen central train station via Saal and Regensburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.

How far is it from Kelheim to Essen?

The distance between Kelheim and Essen is 631 km. The road distance is 555.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kelheim to Essen without a car is to train via Würzburg which takes 7h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Kelheim to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kelheim to Essen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Kelheim to Essen?

The best way to get from Kelheim to Essen is to train via Würzburg which takes 7h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 13h 56m.

Where does the Kelheim to Essen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kelheim to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kelheim to Essen is 556 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Kelheim to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

Kelheim to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Kelheim to Essen by train, bus, night train, 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 via Würzburg
best
1. Take the train from Saal(Donau) to Ingolstadt Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Ingolstadt Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
7h 23m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regensburg central train station to Essen central train stationbus N161 / ...
13h 56m
€35–65
Night train
1. Take the night train from Regensburg Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 28m
€55–270
Drive 555.8 km
1. Drive from Kelheim to Essencar 555.8 km
5h 1m
€78–112
Train
1. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
7h 29m
€92–118
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
6h 15m
€104–274
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 53m
€108–328
Train, fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport
1. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
7h 48m
€134–270

Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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1h 27mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kelheim to Essen.

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Distance: 630.8 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Kelheim, Kelh.winz/A Hallstattstr to Essen Hbf via Saal, Saal(Donau), Ingolstadt Hbf, and Würzburg Hbf in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Regensburg central train station to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 11h 10m.

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