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Compare bus and train for Essen to Montabaur
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Montabaur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Essen to Montabaur, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Montabaur:
A bus is $45 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Montabaur costing on average $63 (€52).
Other travel options to Montabaur take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Tickets start at around $63 (€52) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$33 (-€28). The journey takes 2h 21m versus 1h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Essen to Montabaur by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Montabaur is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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7:40 PM 1h27 Essen 9:07 PM Montabaur $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:40 PM 1h27 Essen 9:07 PM Montabaur $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:40 PM 1h27 Essen 9:07 PM Montabaur $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:30 AM 1h37 Essen 6:07 AM Montabaur $45 1 One-way 0 transfers1:25 PM 1h38 Essen 3:03 PM Montabaur $70 1 One-way 1 transfer5:25 PM 1h38 Essen 7:03 PM Montabaur $70 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Montabaur:
A bus is $45 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Montabaur costing on average $63 (€52).
Other travel options to Montabaur take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Montabaur as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Montabaur station.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Montabaur, Bahnhofsplatz.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Montabaur by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Montabaur by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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