There are 4 ways to get from Wittlich to Essen by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wittlich to Cologne Airport CGNbus N1338 / ...
- Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710 / ...
4h 29m€17–32Train
- Take the train from Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 91 / ...
4h 39m€42–131Drive 202.3 km
- Drive from Wittlich to Essencar 202.3 km
2h 1m€30–42Line 300 bus, train
- Take the bus from Wittlich, ZOB to Daun, ZOBbus 300
- Take the train from Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB to Köln Hbftrain
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Süd Strain S6
6h 11m
Wittlich to Essen by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wittlich to Essen is to bus which costs €16 - €35 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Wittlich to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Wittlich to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Wittlich and arriving at Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Wittlich to Essen. However, there are services departing from Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Wittlich and Essen is 217 km. The road distance is 202.3 km.
The best way to get from Wittlich to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs €16 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Wittlich to Essen, including transfers.
Wittlich to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Wittlich station.
Wittlich to Essen train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Wittlich to Essen is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs €16 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €140 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Wittlich, Germany and Essen, Germany?
You can take a bus from Wittlich to Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wittlich, ZOB to Essen Hbf via Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof, Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof, and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 39m.
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Wittlich to Cologne Airport CGN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Wittlich to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.
Wittlich to Essen train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wittlich to Essen is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Wittlich to Essen.
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