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 €35 - €90 and takes 24h 26m.

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 18m and costs €210 - €800.

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 25h 6m.

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 Koebanya-Kispest, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Wien Hbf and Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.

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 which takes 17h 1m and costs €230 - €850.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m 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 4h 18m and costs €210 - €800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €850 and takes 17h 1m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 25h 6m.

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 Koebanya-Kispest station.

Can I drive from Debrecen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Debrecen to Essen is 1403 km. It takes approximately 12h 56m to drive from Debrecen to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Debrecen to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 8 ways to get from Debrecen to Essen by plane, train, bus, night train, 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)plane DEB - DUS
4h 18m
€210–790
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 / ...
24h 26m
€37–87
Train
1. Take the train from Debrecen to Koebanya-Kispesttrain Ir / ...
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
17h 1m
€239–822
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Debrecen to Wien Hbftrain 146
2. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
19h 28m
€152–322
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 4m
€239–880
Bus
1. Take the bus from Debrecen bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N910
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Essen central train stationbus N161 / ...
25h 6m
€107–187
Drive 1,403.4 km
1. Drive from Debrecen to Essencar 1,403.4 km
12h 56m
€215–310
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Debrecen to Kufsteincar
2. Take the car train from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Essencar
16h 24m
€263–364

Debrecen to Essen by train

56Weekly Trains

17h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,195.1 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

Lufthansa flies from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Debrecen to Essen Hbf via Koebanya-Kispest, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Wien Hbf, and Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf in around 17h 1m.

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