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How to get fromMuch to Essenby bus, train, car or train (Eurostar)

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There are 5 ways to get from Much to Essen by bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Bus, train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the bus from Much Rathaus to Overath Bfbus594
    2. Take the train from Overath Bf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
    3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain47 / ...
    2h 9m
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbusN161 / ...
    4h 9m
    €11–25
  3. Drive 96.3 km

    1. Drive from Much to Essencar96.3 km
    56 min
    €14–20
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Overath Bf to Köln HbftrainRb25
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen HbftrainRe
    2h 30m
    €24–82
  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Much Rathaus to Siegburg BfbusSb56
    2. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Essen Hbftrain42 / ...
    2h 36m

Questions & Answers

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Much Rathaus to Essen Hbf via Overath Bf, Overath Bf, and Koeln Hbf in around 2h 30m.

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