There are 6 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 26 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
4h 16m€61–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wetzlar to Montabaurbus N780
- Take the bus from Montabaur to Essen central train stationbus N161
6h 45m€18–30Drive 187.1 km
- Drive from Solms to Essencar 187.1 km
1h 49m€27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wetzlar to Montabaurbus
- Take the train from Montabaur Bf to Köln Hbftrain 49 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 1m€35–102Train via Koblenz
- Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re25
- Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
5h 50m€51–125Train, bus
- Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the bus from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Troisdorf Bfbus Re8
- Take the train from Köln Hansaring to Essen Hbftrain S6
7h 41m
Solms to Essen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solms to Essen is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Solms to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €27 - €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 and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
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 16m and costs €60 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
The best way to get from Solms to Essen is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €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 and Frankfurt in around 4h 16m. 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 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Montabaur Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hansaring to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Montabaur Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Wetzlar to Montabaur
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Montabaur to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Bus from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Troisdorf Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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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 Intercity (DB IC), 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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