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

The cheapest way to get from Rahden to Essen is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rahden to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Rahden and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Rahden to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rahden, Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Rahden to Essen?

The distance between Rahden and Essen is 192 km. The road distance is 182.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rahden to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Rahden to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rahden to Essen train from?

Rahden to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Rahden, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Rahden to Essen?

The best way to get from Rahden to Essen is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can line 623 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Rahden to Essen train arrive?

Rahden to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.

Can I drive from Rahden to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rahden to Essen is 183 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Rahden to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

Rahden to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 623 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rahden to Essen by train, bus, 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 Rahden, Bahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain Rb71 / ...
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
2h 35m
€36–63
Drive 182.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rahden to Essencar 182.8 km
1h 59m
€26–38
Line 623 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Rahden, Friedhof to Lemförde Bahnhofbus 623
2. Take the bus from Osnabrück central train station to Essen central train stationbus N1387
4h 37m
Line 623 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rahden to Lemförde Bahnhofbus 623
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 26m

Rahden to Essen by train

107Weekly Trains

2h 35mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.1 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a train from Rahden, Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rahden, Friedhof to Essen central train station via Lemförde Bahnhof, Lemförde, Osnabrück Hbf, and Osnabrück central train station in around 4h 37m.

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