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

The cheapest way to get from Rottweil to Essen is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rottweil to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Rottweil and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Rottweil to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rottweil Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Rottweil to Essen?

The distance between Rottweil and Essen is 530 km. The road distance is 488.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rottweil to Essen without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €55 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Rottweil to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rottweil to Essen train from?

Rottweil to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rottweil Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Rottweil to Essen?

The best way to get from Rottweil to Essen is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Rottweil to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rottweil to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rottweil to Essen is 488 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Rottweil to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Rottweil to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 9 ways to get from Rottweil to Essen by train, bus, night train, 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 Rottweil Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic87 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
5h 11m
€59–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rottweil Bahnhof to Herrenbergbus Re14e
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof to Essen central train stationbus N27
10h 15m
€43–86
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Schiltach Bahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain Rs1
2. Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
10h 42m
Drive 488.1 km
1. Drive from Rottweil to Essencar 488.1 km
4h 30m
€70–101
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Rottweil Bahnhof to Böblingentrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane STR - DUS
5h 49m
€144–354
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Rottweil Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
5h 27m
€124–321
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rottweil Bahnhof to Böblingentrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane STR - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 28m
€144–276
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Rottweil Bahnhof to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 22m
€116–335
Train, train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Rottweil Bahnhof to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
5h 50m
€175–414

Rottweil to Essen by train

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 530.4 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Rottweil Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rottweil Bahnhof to Essen central train station via Herrenberg, Herrenberg, Vaihingen, and Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof in around 10h 15m.

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