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

The cheapest way to get from Rathenow to Essen is to train and bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rathenow to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Rathenow and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rathenow to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rathenow, Stadtschleuse and arriving at Südviertel, Essen via Rathenow, Bahnhof, Stendal, Hauptbahnhof and Magdeburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Rathenow and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Rathenow to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rathenow, Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Stendal Hbf and Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Rathenow to Essen?

The distance between Rathenow and Essen is 424 km. The road distance is 447.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rathenow to Essen without a car is to train via Wolfsburg which takes 5h 14m and costs €70 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Rathenow to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rathenow to Essen bus from?

Rathenow to Essen bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Stendal, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Rathenow to Essen train from?

Rathenow to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Stendal Hbf station.

Train or bus from Rathenow to Essen?

The best way to get from Rathenow to Essen is to train via Wolfsburg which takes 5h 14m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Rathenow to Essen bus arrive?

Rathenow to Essen bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.

Where does the Rathenow to Essen train arrive?

Rathenow to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Rathenow to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rathenow to Essen is 448 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Rathenow to Essen.

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

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Train via Wolfsburg
best
1. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 13 / ...
2. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 14m
€73–151
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain S1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N3217
8h 41m
€42–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stendal, Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbfbus Re20
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
8h 35m
Drive 447.7 km
1. Drive from Rathenow to Essencar 447.7 km
4h 19m
€65–94
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Rathenow, Bahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4h 13m
€95–255
Train
1. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10
5h 22m
€76–148
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Rathenow, Bahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 6m
€91–274
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rathenow, Bahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 42m
€130–288

Rathenow to Essen by train

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Distance: 423.5 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Rathenow, Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Stendal Hbf and Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rathenow, Stadtschleuse to Südviertel, Essen via Rathenow, Bahnhof, Stendal, Hauptbahnhof, Magdeburg Hbf, and Magdeburg in around 8h 35m.

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