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

The cheapest way to get from Mayen to Essen is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mayen to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Mayen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Mayen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Mayen Westbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Andernach Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Mayen to Essen?

The distance between Mayen and Essen is 180 km. The road distance is 153.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mayen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €40 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Mayen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mayen to Essen train from?

Mayen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mayen Westbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mayen to Essen?

The best way to get from Mayen to Essen is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €40 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Mayen to Essen train arrive?

Mayen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Andernach Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mayen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mayen to Essen is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Mayen to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Mayen 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 Mayen Westbahnhof to Andernach Bahnhoftrain Rb38 / ...
2. Take the train from Andernach Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 42
3h 28m
€44–53
Drive 153.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mayen to Essencar 153.7 km
1h 35m
€22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mayen Ostbahnhof to Sinzig Bfbus 810
2. Take the bus from Bonn to Essenbus Kyiv-Den haag / ...
4h 26m
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Andernach to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbftrain Re
3h 36m
€38–67

Mayen to Essen by train

8Weekly Trains

3h 28mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 180.3 km
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Mayen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Mayen Westbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Andernach Bahnhof in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayen Ostbahnhof to Essen via Sinzig Bf, Sinzig(Rhein), Bonn Un Campus, and Bonn in around 4h 26m.

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