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

The cheapest way to get from Solms to Essen is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solms to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Solms and Essen?

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.

Is there a direct train between Solms and Essen?

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 52m.

How far is it from Solms to Essen?

The distance between Solms and Essen is 345 km. The road distance is 187.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Solms to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €55 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Solms to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solms to Essen bus from?

Solms to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Wetzlar station.

Where do I catch the Solms to Essen train from?

Solms to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Solms to Essen?

The best way to get from Solms to Essen is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €55 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Solms to Essen bus arrive?

Solms to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montabaur station.

Where does the Solms to Essen train arrive?

Solms to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Solms to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Solms to Essen is 187 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Solms to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2572+ hotels available in Essen.

Solms to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Solms to Essen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
4h 52m
€58–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wetzlar to Montabaurbus N780
2. Take the bus from Montabaur to Essen central train stationbus N161
6h 45m
€20–32
Drive 187.1 km
1. Drive from Solms to Essencar 187.1 km
1h 49m
€27–39
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wetzlar to Montabaurbus
2. Take the train from Montabaur Bahnhof to Siegburg Bftrain 49 / ...
3. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
5h 17m
€35–128
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Leverkusen Mittetrain Re
3. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbftrain Re
6h 6m
Train via Koblenz #2
1. Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re25
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 91 / ...
6h 13m
€47–148

Solms to Essen by train

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4h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 345 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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 52m. 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.

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