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

The cheapest way to get from Rinteln to Essen is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rinteln to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €26 - €40.

How far is it from Rinteln to Essen?

The distance between Rinteln and Essen is 193 km. The road distance is 190.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rinteln to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Rinteln to Essen, including transfers.

Train or bus from Rinteln to Essen?

The best way to get from Rinteln to Essen is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 54m.

Can I drive from Rinteln to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rinteln to Essen is 190 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Rinteln to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Essen.

Rinteln to Essen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Rinteln 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 Rinteln to Herfordtrain Rb
2. Take the train from Herford to Essen Hbftrain Re
3h 41m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Essen central train stationbus N3204 / ...
4h 54m
€21–39
Drive 190.4 km
1. Drive from Rinteln to Essencar 190.4 km
1h 52m
€27–39

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Map of how to get from Rinteln to Essen.

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Distance: 193.4 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Rinteln Kollegienplatz to Essen Hbf via Rinteln Bahnhof, Rinteln, and Herford in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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