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 €30 - €70 and takes 9h 5m.

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 - Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

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 which takes 5h 16m and costs €110 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 FlixBus, 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 which takes 5h 16m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Arras to Essen bus arrive?

Arras to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille 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?

Book your Arras to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Arras to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
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 16m
€117–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arras to Lillebus 781
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 5m
€34–67
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 37m
€142–356
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Arras to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
5h 47m
€111–197
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
€171–321

Arras to Essen by train

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5h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 462 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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 16m. 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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