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 €14 - €22 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 €14 - €22.

Is there a direct bus between Olpe and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Olpe to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Olpe Kreishaus and arriving at Essen central train station via Lennestadt-Altenhundem Bf and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Olpe to Essen?

The distance between Olpe and Essen is 153 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 bus and train which takes 3h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m 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 Lennestadt-Altenhundem Bf station.

Train or bus from Olpe to Essen?

The best way to get from Olpe to Essen is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs €17 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €85 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Olpe to Essen bus arrive?

Olpe to Essen bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Dortmund 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.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2589+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Olpe 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 Olpe Kreishaus to Altenhundem ZOBbus Sb3
2. Take the train from Lennestadt-Altenhundem Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain Ic34 / ...
3h 5m
Drive 104.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Olpe to Essencar 104.9 km
1h 5m
€15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lennestadt-Altenhundem Bf to Dortmund Hbfbus Re34
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N1320 / ...
5h 6m
€17–80
Train
1. Take the train from Kirchhundem-Welschen Ennest Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re34
3h 23m
€25–81
Train via Hagen
1. Take the train from Welschen Ennest to Hagen Hbftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Rb40 / ...
3h 23m
€22–36

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 153 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Olpe Kreishaus to Essen central train station via Lennestadt-Altenhundem Bf, Dortmund Hbf, and Dortmund central bus station in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Kirchhundem-Welschen Ennest Bf to Dortmund Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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