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

The cheapest way to get from Lensahn to Essen is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lensahn to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Lensahn and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lensahn to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Lensahn Dieselstraße and arriving at Essen central train station via Lübeck and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Lensahn to Essen?

The distance between Lensahn and Essen is 486 km. The road distance is 457.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lensahn to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 40m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Lensahn to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lensahn to Essen bus from?

Lensahn to Essen bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Lensahn Dieselstraße station.

Where does the Lensahn to Essen bus arrive?

Lensahn to Essen bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Lensahn to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lensahn to Essen is 458 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Lensahn to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2596+ hotels available in Essen.

Lensahn to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car train

There are 4 ways to get from Lensahn to Essen by bus, train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lensahn Dieselstraße to Lübeck ZOB/HauptbahnhofX85
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe8 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
5h 40m
€49–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lensahn Dieselstraße to Lübeck ZOB/HauptbahnhofX85
2. Take the bus from Lübeck to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN05 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationN74 / ...
9h 10m
€31–59
Drive 457.8 km
1. Drive from Lensahn to Essen457.8 km
3h 53m
€64–93
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lensahn to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Essen
4h 6m
€135–182

Lensahn to Essen by bus and train

129Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 486.1 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Lensahn Dieselstraße to Essen central train station via Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof, Lübeck, and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 9h 10m.

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