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

The cheapest way to get from Rastatt to Essen is to bus which costs €35 - €120 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rastatt to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Rastatt and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Rastatt to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rastatt and arriving at Essen Hbf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Rastatt to Essen?

The distance between Rastatt and Essen is 403 km. The road distance is 382 km.

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

The best way to get from Rastatt to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €55 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Rastatt to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rastatt to Essen train from?

Rastatt to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Rastatt to Essen?

The best way to get from Rastatt to Essen is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €120 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Rastatt to Essen train arrive?

Rastatt to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Rastatt to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rastatt to Essen is 382 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Rastatt to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

Rastatt to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Rastatt to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 43
4h 25m
€58–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus 027 / ...
2. Take the bus from Köln to Essenbus Kyiv-Genk / ...
6h 46m
€37–111
Drive 382 km
1. Drive from Rastatt to Essencar 382 km
3h 17m
€54–78
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane STR - DUS
6h 25m
€142–350
Train via Oberhausen Hbf
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Oberhausen Hbftrain 43N
7h 2m
€58–282
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4h 57m
€118–249

Rastatt to Essen by train

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4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 403.2 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rastatt to Essen via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe central train station, and Köln in around 6h 46m.

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