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How to get fromArras to Essenby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Arras to Essen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Arras to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain train Thalys
    5h 13m
    €117–201

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arras to Lillebus bus 781
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 5m
    €34–72

  3. Drive 369.9 km

    1. Drive from Arras to Essencar car 369.9 km
    3h 46m
    €58–83

  4. Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain train
    2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane CDG - DUS
    4h 35m
    €154–383

  5. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Arras to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Trn
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain train Tha
    5h 47m
    €76–152

  6. Train to Brussels Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Arras to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane BRU - DUS
    6h 58m
    €162–318

Arras to Essen by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 462 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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 in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arras to Essen - Bus Station via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 9h 5m.

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