There are 4 ways to get from Solms to Essen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 49m€61–284Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wetzlar to Montabaurbus N780
- Take the bus from Montabaur to Essen central train stationbus N161
6h 45m€19–32Drive 187.1 km
- Drive from Solms to Essencar 187.1 km
1h 49m€27–39Train via Koblenz
- Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
- Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbftrain Re
6h 15m€58–159
Solms to Essen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solms to Essen is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Solms to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Solms to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Solms-Burgsolms Taunushalle and arriving at Essen central train station via Wetzlar and Montabaur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Solms to Essen. However, there are services departing from Solms-Burgsolms Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Gießen Bahnhof, Frankfurt and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Solms and Essen is 345 km. The road distance is 187.1 km.
The best way to get from Solms to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €60 - €290.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Solms to Essen, including transfers.
Solms to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Wetzlar station.
Solms to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
The best way to get from Solms to Essen is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €60 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Solms, Germany and Essen, Germany?
You can take a train from Solms-Burgsolms Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Gießen Bahnhof, Frankfurt, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solms-Burgsolms Taunushalle to Essen central train station via Wetzlar Bahnhof/ZOB, Wetzlar, and Montabaur in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49-261-98887070
- service@trans-regio.de
- Website
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Schedules at
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Wetzlar to Montabaur
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montabaur to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Solms to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montabaur station.
Solms to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solms to Essen is 187 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Solms to Essen.
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