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

The cheapest way to get from Langen to Essen is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Langen to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Langen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Langen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Langen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Langen to Essen?

The distance between Langen and Essen is 273 km. The road distance is 252.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Langen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Langen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Langen to Essen train from?

Langen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Langen to Essen?

The best way to get from Langen to Essen is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Langen to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Langen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Langen to Essen is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Langen to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Langen to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2532+ hotels available in Essen.

Langen to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Langen to Essen 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 Frankfurt to Essen Hbf41 / ...
2h 34m
€36–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train station027 / ...
5h 39m
€23–40
Drive 252.8 km
1. Drive from Langen to Essen252.8 km
2h 13m
€36–52
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbf
2h 46m
€101–218
Train via Wuppertal Hbf
1. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Wuppertal HbfIce
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Essen HbfS9 / ...
5h 29m
€65–78

Langen to Essen by train

155Weekly Trains

2h 34mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.4 km
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Langen, Hesse, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €29–95 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–30 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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