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 €40 - €70 and takes 24h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Debrecen to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 58m and costs €240 - €1000.

Is there a direct bus between Debrecen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Debrecen station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Debrecen bus station and arriving at Essen central train station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 46m.

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 Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.

How far is it from Debrecen to Essen?

The distance between Debrecen and Essen is 1195 km. The road distance is 1388.9 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 which takes 16h 34m and costs €80 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m 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 FlixBus, depart from Debrecen bus 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 5h 48m and costs €230 - €950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €270 and takes 16h 34m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 24h 46m.

Where does the Debrecen to Essen bus arrive?

Debrecen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where does the Debrecen to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Debrecen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Debrecen to Essen is 1389 km. It takes approximately 13h 12m to drive from Debrecen to Essen.

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

Book your Debrecen to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Debrecen to Essen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Debrecen to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Debrecen to Essen by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)DEB - DUS
5h 48m
€231–922
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Debrecen bus station to Oradea
2. Take the bus from Oradea Autogara Intrans SA to Köln
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
24h 43m
€44–66
Train
1. Take the train from Debrecen to Wien HbfEc
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen HbfIce
16h 34m
€81–264
Drive 1,388.9 km
1. Drive from Debrecen to Essen1,388.9 km
13h 12m
€210–303
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)DEB - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
4h 58m
€240–962
Fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)DEB - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf
9h 39m
€316–1,248
Train via Budapest
1. Take the train from Debrecen to Koebanya-KispestIr / ...
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien HbfEc / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen HbfIce
16h 55m
€88–316
Bus
1. Take the bus from Debrecen bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-PályaudvarN910
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Essen central train stationN161 / ...
24h 46m
€79–146
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Debrecen to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
14h 35m
€220–1,175

Debrecen to Essen by train

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16h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,195.1 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

Lufthansa flies from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Debrecen to Essen Hbf via Wien Hbf in around 16h 34m.

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