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

The cheapest way to get from Buchen to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 13h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Buchen to Essen is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Buchen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Buchen to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Hottingen Abzw Oberwihl and arriving at Essen central train station via Murg, Rheinfelden Busbahnhof, Lörrach central train station and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Buchen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Buchen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Stein-Säckingen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Buchen to Essen?

The distance between Buchen and Essen is 627 km. The road distance is 553.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Buchen to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 36m and costs €80 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Buchen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buchen to Essen bus from?

Buchen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lörrach central train station.

Where do I catch the Buchen to Essen train from?

Buchen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Buchen to Essen?

The best way to get from Buchen to Essen is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €100 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 13h 24m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €340 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Buchen to Essen bus arrive?

Buchen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Buchen to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Buchen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Buchen to Essen is 553 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Buchen to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
6h 38m
€108–491
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lörrach central train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus 007
13h 24m
€51–91
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Süd Strain S6
10h 36m
€80–123
Drive 553.3 km
1. Drive from Buchen to Essencar 553.3 km
5h 5m
€79–114
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Stein-Säckingen to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 19m
€111–311
Train via Solingen
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Solingen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Solingen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S1
8h 4m
€115–442
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stein-Säckingen to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 12m
€115–332
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
7h 37m
€114–334
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Stein-Säckingen to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 36m
€153–471
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 15m
€161–534

Buchen to Essen by bus and train

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8h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 627.4 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Buchen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €100–450 and the journey takes 4h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lörrach central train station to Düsseldorf central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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