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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re11 / ...
    2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    5h 32m
    €47–103

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus bus 011
    2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus bus N1320 / ...
    7h 37m
    €18–105

  3. Drive 225.4 km

    1. Drive from Echternach to Essencar car 225.4 km
    2h 14m
    €32–47

  4. Train via Mechernich

    1. Take the train from Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof to Kall Bftrain train
    2. Take the train from Kall Bf to Köln Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    5h 57m
    €42–107

  5. Train via Liège

    1. Take the train from Ettelbruck to Liège-Guilleminstrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Essen Hbftrain train Thalys / ...
    6h 33m
    €72–138

Echternach to Essen by bus and train

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, Gare, Trier, Hauptbahnhof, and Koblenz Hbf in around 5h 32m. 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 37m.

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