What is the cheapest way to get from Arles to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Essen is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which costs €55 - €120 and takes 21h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arles to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Arles to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Arles and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Essen station. However, there are services departing from ARLES - Clémenceau and arriving at Essen central train station via Quatrefages, Nîmes and Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Arles and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Arles to Essen. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Essen Hbf via Nimes, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

How far is it from Arles to Essen?

The distance between Arles and Essen is 982 km. The road distance is 1019.9 km.

How do I travel from Arles to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Arles to Essen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 1m and costs €190 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Arles to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arles to Essen bus from?

Arles to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nîmes station.

Where do I catch the Arles to Essen train from?

Arles to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Avignon TGV station.

Train or bus from Arles to Essen?

The best way to get from Arles to Essen is to train via Paris which takes 10h 1m and costs €190 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 18h 56m.

Where does the Arles to Essen bus arrive?

Arles to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.

Where does the Arles to Essen train arrive?

Arles to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Arles to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Essen is 1020 km. It takes approximately 10h 22m to drive from Arles to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Arles to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Arles to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Arles to Essen by train, plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MRS - DUS
5h 18m
€105–283
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train stationbus N27 / ...
21h 24m
€58–112
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Arles to Nimestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nimes to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
10h 1m
€198–513
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nîmes to Montpellierbus FlixBus 788 / ...
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710
18h 56m
€66–118
Drive 1,019.9 km
1. Drive from Arles to Essencar 1,019.9 km
10h 22m
€155–224
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Arles to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LYS - DUS
6h 1m
€90–440
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 52m
€130–335
Train
1. Take the train from Avignon TGV to Frankfurttrain 84
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
13h 18m
€184–270

Arles to Essen by train

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10h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 982.3 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Arles, France and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Arles to Essen Hbf via Nimes, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 10h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ARLES - Clémenceau to Essen central train station via NÎMES - Gare Routière, Quatrefages, Parnasse, Nîmes, and Montpellier in around 18h 56m.

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