What is the cheapest way to get from Weil am Rhein to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Weil am Rhein to Essen is to drive which costs €75 - €120 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Weil am Rhein to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Weil am Rhein to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Weil am Rhein and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Weil am Rhein to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Weil am Rhein Turmstraße and arriving at Essen central train station via Basel, Badischer Bahnhof, Basel, Bahnhof and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Weil am Rhein and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Weil am Rhein to Essen. However, there are services departing from Weil am Rhein Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Basel Bad Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Weil am Rhein to Essen?

The distance between Weil am Rhein and Essen is 574 km. The road distance is 545.7 km.

How do I travel from Weil am Rhein to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Weil am Rhein to Essen without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €100 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Weil am Rhein to Essen?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Weil am Rhein to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Weil am Rhein to Essen bus from?

Weil am Rhein to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Weil am Rhein to Essen train from?

Weil am Rhein to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Weil am Rhein to Essen?

The best way to get from Weil am Rhein to Essen is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Weil am Rhein to Essen bus arrive?

Weil am Rhein to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where does the Weil am Rhein to Essen train arrive?

Weil am Rhein to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Weil am Rhein to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Weil am Rhein to Essen is 546 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Weil am Rhein to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 763+ hotels available in Essen.

Weil am Rhein to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Weil am Rhein to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 Basel Bad Bf to Essen Hbftrain 43
5h 36m
€101–264
Drive 545.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Weil am Rhein to Essencar 545.7 km
4h 34m
€77–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 55m
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 20m
€124–331
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Köln Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
6h 36m
€189–542
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h
€109–347
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h
€181–439
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 6m
€124–351
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 16m
€156–425

Weil am Rhein to Essen by train

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Distance: 574.5 km
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Weil am Rhein, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–260 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 6h 19m.

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