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

The cheapest way to get from Olpe to Essen is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olpe to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs €15 - €23.

Is there a direct bus between Olpe and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Olpe to Essen. However, there are services departing from Olpe Martinstraße 36 and arriving at Essen Hbf via Kirchhundem-Welschen Ennest Bf and Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Olpe and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Olpe to Essen. However, there are services departing from Welschen Ennest and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Olpe to Essen?

The distance between Olpe and Essen is 143 km. The road distance is 104.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Olpe to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €23 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Olpe to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olpe to Essen bus from?

Olpe to Essen bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Kirchhundem-Welschen Ennest Bf station.

Where do I catch the Olpe to Essen train from?

Olpe to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Welschen Ennest station.

Train or bus from Olpe to Essen?

The best way to get from Olpe to Essen is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €23 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €23 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Olpe to Essen bus arrive?

Olpe to Essen bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Hagen Hbf station.

Where does the Olpe to Essen train arrive?

Olpe to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Hagen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Olpe to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Olpe to Essen is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Olpe to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Olpe to Essen?

Book your Olpe to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2596+ hotels available in Essen.

Olpe to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, line 301 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Olpe to Essen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Welschen Ennest to Hagen Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
3h 22m
€24–99
Drive 104.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Olpe to Essencar 104.9 km
1h 5m
€16–23
Line 301 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Olpe In der Wüste to Gummersbach Bfbus 301
2. Take the bus from Gummersbach Bf to Remscheid Lennep Bfbus 336
3. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S9
4h 58m
Train via Witten Hbf
1. Take the train from Kirchhundem-Welschen Ennest Bf to Witten Hbftrain Re34
2. Take the train from Witten Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
3h 33m
€22–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kirchhundem-Welschen Ennest Bf to Hagen Hbfbus Re34
2. Take the bus from Hagen Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Rb40
6h 39m
€17–22

Olpe to Essen by bus and train

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3h 22mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 142.9 km
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Olpe Martinstraße 36 to Essen Hbf via Welschen Ennest Mitte, Welschen Ennest, and Hagen Hbf in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Olpe Martinstraße 36 to Essen Hbf via Welschen Ennest Mitte, Kirchhundem-Welschen Ennest Bf, and Hagen Hbf in around 6h 39m.

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