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

The cheapest way to get from Arras to Essen is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arras to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Arras and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Arras to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Essen central train station via Lille and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Arras and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Arras to Essen. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Arras to Essen?

The distance between Arras and Essen is 462 km. The road distance is 369.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Arras to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 57m and costs €75 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Arras to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arras to Essen bus from?

Arras to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Arras station.

Where do I catch the Arras to Essen train from?

Arras to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.

Train or bus from Arras to Essen?

The best way to get from Arras to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 57m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Arras to Essen bus arrive?

Arras to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Arras to Essen train arrive?

Arras to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Arras to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Arras to Essen is 370 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Arras to Essen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Arras to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Arras to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Arras to Essen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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 via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Arras to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 57m
€80–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arras to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus 328 / ...
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081
8h 8m
€25–47
Drive 369.9 km
1. Drive from Arras to Essencar 369.9 km
3h 46m
€58–84
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
4h 40m
€126–297
Train
1. Take the train from Arras to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
5h 13m
€116–199
Train #2
1. Take the train from Arras to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
5h 13m
€116–199
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Arras to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRU - DUS
7h 26m
€132–275

Arras to Essen by train

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 462.3 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Arras to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arras to Essen central train station via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, and Brussels-North train station in around 8h 8m.

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