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

The cheapest way to get from Monschau to Essen is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monschau to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €20 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Monschau and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Monschau to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Monschau, Altstadt and arriving at Essen central train station via Aachen, Bushof and Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Monschau to Essen?

The distance between Monschau and Essen is 190 km. The road distance is 140.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Monschau to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 18m and costs €30 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Monschau to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monschau to Essen bus from?

Monschau to Essen bus services, operated by ASEAG, depart from Monschau, Altstadt station.

Where does the Monschau to Essen bus arrive?

Monschau to Essen bus services, operated by ASEAG, arrive at Aachen, Bushof station.

Can I drive from Monschau to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Monschau to Essen is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Monschau to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2289+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Monschau to Essen by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Monschau, Altstadt to Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe ErdeSb66 / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Essen HbfRe
3h 18m
€31–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Monschau, Altstadt to Aachen, BushofSb66
2. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Essen central train stationN79 / ...
5h 24m
€18–30
Drive 140.2 km
1. Drive from Monschau to Essen140.2 km
1h 38m
€20–29
Bus, train via Kerkrade
1. Take the bus from Monschau, Altstadt to Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe ErdeSb66 / ...
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen HbfRb33
4h 14m
€31–45

Monschau to Essen by bus and train

194Weekly Services

3h 18mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 189.7 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Monschau, Altstadt to Essen central train station via Aachen, Bushof, Aachen, Bendplatz, and Aachen station west in around 5h 24m.

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