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

The cheapest way to get from Plettenberg to Essen is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plettenberg to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Plettenberg and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Plettenberg to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Plett., Zimmerstraße and arriving at Essen central train station via Plett., Bahnhof and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Plettenberg to Essen?

The distance between Plettenberg and Essen is 109 km. The road distance is 95.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Plettenberg to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €21 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Plettenberg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plettenberg to Essen bus from?

Plettenberg to Essen bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Plett., Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Plettenberg to Essen?

The best way to get from Plettenberg to Essen is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €21 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €80 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Plettenberg to Essen bus arrive?

Plettenberg to Essen bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Plettenberg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Plettenberg to Essen is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Plettenberg to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

Plettenberg to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 54 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Plettenberg to Essen by train (Eurostar), 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Plett., Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain Ic34 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
2h 12m
€21–84
Drive 95.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Plettenberg to Essencar 95.7 km
1h 12m
€14–20
Line 54 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Plett., Herscheider Str. to Lüd., Sauerfeld ZOBbus N7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lüd., Sauerfeld ZOB to Iserl., Letmathe Bfbus 37
3. Take the train from Iserlohn-Letmathe to Essen Hbftrain Re
4h 9m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plett., Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbfbus Re34
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen central train stationbus 081 / ...
4h 38m
€14–77

Plettenberg to Essen by bus and train

130Weekly Services

2h 12mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Plettenberg to Essen.

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Distance: 108.6 km
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Plettenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Plett., Zimmerstraße to Essen Hbf via Plett., Bahnhof, Plett., Bahnhof, and Dortmund Hbf in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plett., Zimmerstraße to Essen central train station via Plett., Bahnhof, Dortmund Hbf, and Dortmund central bus station in around 4h 38m.

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