What is the cheapest way to get from Linz am Rhein to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Linz am Rhein to Essen is to drive which costs €16 - €25 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Linz am Rhein to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Linz am Rhein to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €16 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Linz am Rhein and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz am Rhein to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Linz and arriving at Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Linz am Rhein and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Linz am Rhein to Essen. However, there are services departing from Linz and arriving at Essen Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Linz am Rhein to Essen?

The distance between Linz am Rhein and Essen is 139 km. The road distance is 115.1 km.

How do I travel from Linz am Rhein to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Linz am Rhein to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €26 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Linz am Rhein to Essen?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Linz am Rhein to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz am Rhein to Essen bus from?

Linz am Rhein to Essen bus services, operated by DB SEV GmbH, depart from Linz station.

Where do I catch the Linz am Rhein to Essen train from?

Linz am Rhein to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Linz station.

Train or bus from Linz am Rhein to Essen?

The best way to get from Linz am Rhein to Essen is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €26 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Linz am Rhein to Essen bus arrive?

Linz am Rhein to Essen bus services, operated by DB SEV GmbH, arrive at Troisdorf Bf station.

Where does the Linz am Rhein to Essen train arrive?

Linz am Rhein to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Linz am Rhein to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz am Rhein to Essen is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Linz am Rhein to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Linz am Rhein to Essen?

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Linz am Rhein to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Linz am Rhein to Essen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Linz to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain Rb27 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
2h 17m
€26–76
Drive 115.1 km
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1. Drive from Linz am Rhein to Essencar 115.1 km
1h 16m
€17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linz to Troisdorf Bfbus Re8x / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710 / ...
3h 33m
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Linz to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain Rb27 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbftrain Re
2h 35m
€27–81
Train via Cologne #2
1. Take the train from Linz to Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeldtrain Rb27 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Essen Hbftrain Re
2h 49m

Linz am Rhein to Essen by train

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Distance: 138.7 km
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Linz am Rhein, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Linz to Essen Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz to Essen central train station via Troisdorf Bf, Troisdorf Bf, Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, and Cologne Airport CGN in around 3h 33m.

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