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

The cheapest way to get from Debrecen to Essen is to bus and train which costs €30 - €90 and takes 23h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Debrecen to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €180 - €1800.

Is there a direct bus between Debrecen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Debrecen to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Debrecen, autóbusz-állomás and arriving at Essen central train station via Miskolc Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Debrecen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Debrecen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Debrecen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Zugló vasútállomás, Budapest-Kelenfoeld and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.

How far is it from Debrecen to Essen?

The distance between Debrecen and Essen is 1195 km. The road distance is 1403.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Debrecen to Essen without a car is to train via Budapest which takes 16h 51m and costs €210 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Debrecen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Debrecen to Essen bus from?

Debrecen to Essen bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, depart from Debrecen, autóbusz-állomás station.

Where do I catch the Debrecen to Essen train from?

Debrecen to Essen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Debrecen station.

Train, bus or fly from Debrecen to Essen?

The best way to get from Debrecen to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €180 - €1800. Alternatively, you can train via Budapest, which costs €210 - €390 and takes 16h 51m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 27h 5m.

Where does the Debrecen to Essen bus arrive?

Debrecen to Essen bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, arrive at Miskolc, autóbusz-állomás station.

Where does the Debrecen to Essen train arrive?

Debrecen to Essen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Zuglo station.

Can I drive from Debrecen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Debrecen to Essen is 1403 km. It takes approximately 12h 54m to drive from Debrecen to Essen.

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

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DEB - DUS
4h 44m
€182–1,737
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Debrecen bus station to Oradeabus
2. Take the bus from Oradea Autogara Intrans SA to Kölnbus
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
23h 51m
€32–86
Train via Budapest
1. Take the train from Debrecen to Zuglotrain Ir / ...
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
16h 51m
€212–389
Drive 1,403.4 km
1. Drive from Debrecen to Essencar 1,403.4 km
12h 54m
€261–376
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DEB - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 15m
€244–881
Train
1. Take the train from Debrecen to Wien Hbftrain 40007 / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
17h 18m
€207–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Debrecen, autóbusz-állomás to Miskolc, autóbusz-állomásbus 1372 / ...
2. Take the bus from Miskolc Bus station to Essen central train stationbus N161
27h 5m
€128–199

Debrecen to Essen by train and tram

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Distance: 1,195.1 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Debrecen, Hungary and Essen, Germany?

Lufthansa flies from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Debrecen to Essen Hbf via Zuglo, Zugló vasútállomás, Kelenföld vasútállomás M, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Wien Hbf in around 16h 51m.

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