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

The cheapest way to get from Auxerre to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €130 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Auxerre to Essen is to train and fly which takes 6h 24m and costs €150 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Auxerre and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Auxerre to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Auxerre and arriving at Essen central train station via Dijon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Auxerre and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Auxerre to Essen. However, there are services departing from Auxerre St Gervais and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Auxerre to Essen?

The distance between Auxerre and Essen is 787 km. The road distance is 562.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Auxerre to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €120 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Auxerre to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Auxerre to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Auxerre to Essen train from?

Auxerre to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Auxerre St Gervais station.

Train or bus from Auxerre to Essen?

The best way to get from Auxerre to Essen is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €120 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €130 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Auxerre to Essen bus arrive?

Auxerre to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dijon station.

Where does the Auxerre to Essen train arrive?

Auxerre to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Auxerre to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Auxerre to Essen is 562 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Auxerre to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Auxerre to Essen by train (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
best
1. Take the train from Auxerre St Gervais to Paris Gare De LyonTer
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen HbfThalys
7h 12m
€126–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auxerre to DijonN1529 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dijon to Essen central train stationFlixBus N710
11h 45m
€51–122
Drive 562.1 km
1. Drive from Auxerre to Essen562.1 km
6h 48m
€87–125
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Auxerre St Gervais to Paris Bercy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CDG - DUS
6h 24m
€155–368
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Auxerre St Gervais to Paris BercyTer
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen HbfTha
7h 33m
€126–257
Bus via Roissy-en-France
1. Take the bus from Auxerre - Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Essen - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
14h 9m
€59–105
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Auxerre St Gervais to Paris Bercy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)CDG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
8h 4m
€145–340
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Auxerre St Gervais to Paris Bercy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CDG - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
8h 46m
€177–449

Auxerre to Essen by train

3Weekly Trains

7h 12mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 786.6 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Auxerre St Gervais to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auxerre to Essen central train station via Dijon in around 11h 45m.

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