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 €23 - €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 58m 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.

How far is it from Solms to Essen?

The distance between Solms and Essen is 235 km. The road distance is 189 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 35m and costs €30 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m 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.

Train or bus from Solms to Essen?

The best way to get from Solms to Essen is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €30 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €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.

Can I drive from Solms to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Solms to Essen is 189 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Solms to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2596+ hotels available in Essen.

Solms to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Solms 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 Wetzlar Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbf34
4h 35m
€30–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wetzlar to MontabaurN780
2. Take the bus from Montabaur to Essen central train stationN161
6h 45m
€24–33
Drive 189 km
1. Drive from Solms to Essen189 km
1h 58m
€27–39
Train via Iserlohn
1. Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Iserl., Letmathe Bf34
2. Take the train from Letmathe to Essen HbfRe
5h 26m
€47–55

Solms to Essen by bus and train

56Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 234.8 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–85 and the journey takes 2h 38m. 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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