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

The cheapest way to get from Lohmar to Essen is to bus which costs €4 - €15 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lohmar to Essen is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €11 - €18.

Is there a direct bus between Lohmar and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lohmar to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Lohmar Stadthaus and arriving at Essen central train station via Rösrath Bf and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Lohmar to Essen?

The distance between Lohmar and Essen is 116 km. The road distance is 84.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lohmar to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €21 - €27.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Lohmar to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lohmar to Essen bus from?

Lohmar to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Train or bus from Lohmar to Essen?

The best way to get from Lohmar to Essen is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €21 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €4 - €15 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Lohmar to Essen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lohmar to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lohmar to Essen is 85 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Lohmar to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2596+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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 Siegburg Bf to Essen Hbf42 / ...
2h 16m
€21–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationN161 / ...
4h 15m
€4–15
Drive 84.9 km
1. Drive from Lohmar to Essen84.9 km
52 min
€12–18
Train via Köln Hansaring
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Köln HansaringS12 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hansaring to Essen HbfS6
2h 49m
€22–33

Lohmar to Essen by bus and train

108Weekly Services

2h 16mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Siegburg Bf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €21–27 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train station hourly. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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