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 bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 12h 22m.

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 29m and costs €75 - €110.

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 Lörrach central train station and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

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 37m.

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 37m and costs €80 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m 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 FlixBus, depart from Lörrach central train 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 37m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 12h 22m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €320 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Weil am Rhein to Essen bus arrive?

Weil am Rhein to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf 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 29m to drive from Weil am Rhein to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2596+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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 Hbf43
5h 37m
€83–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lörrach central train station to Düsseldorf central bus station007
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train station027 / ...
12h 22m
€35–62
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln HbfNj
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen HbfRe
9h 7m
€62–343
Drive 545.7 km
1. Drive from Weil am Rhein to Essen545.7 km
4h 29m
€77–111
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BSL - DUS
6h 45m
€122–311
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
5h 56m
€102–306
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 13m
€132–338
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
6h 27m
€111–335
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 22m
€152–353

Weil am Rhein to Essen by train

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Distance: 574.1 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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 €80–130 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weil am Rhein, Turmstrasse to Essen central train station via Lörrach, Busbahnhof, Lörrach central train station, and Düsseldorf central bus station in around 12h 22m.

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