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How to get fromEchternach to Essenby train, bus, car or train (Eurostar)

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There are 5 ways to get from Echternach to Essen by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train via Koblenz

    best
    1. Take the train from Wasserbillig to Koblenz HbftrainRe
    2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Duisburg HbftrainIce / ...
    5h 21m
    €57–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbusN1327 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbusN74 / ...
    7h 23m
    €14–48

  3. Drive 225.4 km

    1. Drive from Echternach to Essencar225.4 km
    2h 13m
    €33–47

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Wasserbillig to Duesseldorf HbftrainRe
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Essen HbftrainRe
    5h 25m
    €69–150

  5. Train via Liège

    1. Take the train from Ettelbruck to Liège-GuilleminstrainIc
    2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to HerzogenrathtrainS43
    3. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbftrain
    7h 38m
    €37–79

Echternach to Essen by bus and train

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€57Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Echternach, Luxembourg and Essen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Echternach, Gare Centre to Essen Hbf via Wasserbillig, Gare routière, Wasserbillig, Koblenz Hbf, and Duisburg Hbf in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Echternach, Gare Centre to Essen central train station via Wasserbillig, Gare routière, Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Trier central train station, and Cologne Airport CGN in around 7h 23m.

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