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

The cheapest way to get from Esens to Essen is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esens to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Esens and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Esens to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Esens ZOB Herdetor and arriving at Essen central train station via Bensersiel Anleger and Bremen Fernbusterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Esens and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Esens to Essen. However, there are services departing from Esens and arriving at Essen Hbf via Sande(Kr Friesland) and Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Esens to Essen?

The distance between Esens and Essen is 331 km. The road distance is 272.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Esens to Essen without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 5h 13m and costs €100 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Esens to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esens to Essen bus from?

Esens to Essen bus services, operated by Hermann Edzards Omnibusbetrieb, depart from Bensersiel Anleger station.

Where do I catch the Esens to Essen train from?

Esens to Essen train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Sande(Kr Friesland) station.

Train or bus from Esens to Essen?

The best way to get from Esens to Essen is to train via Osnabrück which takes 5h 13m and costs €100 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Esens to Essen bus arrive?

Esens to Essen bus services, operated by Hermann Edzards Omnibusbetrieb, arrive at Bremen Hauptbahnhof Fernbusterminal station.

Where does the Esens to Essen train arrive?

Esens to Essen train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.

Can I drive from Esens to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Esens to Essen is 273 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Esens to Essen.

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

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Esens to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train via Osnabrück
best
1. Take the train from Sande(Kr Friesland) to Osnabrück Hbftrain Re18
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 13m
€108–426
Drive 272.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Esens to Essencar 272.9 km
2h 49m
€39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bensersiel Anleger to Bremen Hauptbahnhof Fernbusterminalbus F20
2. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Essen central train stationbus N1387 / ...
7h 59m
Train
1. Take the train from Norden(Ostfriesl) to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 35
5h 33m
€58–232

Esens to Essen by train

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Distance: 331.2 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Esens, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Esens to Essen Hbf via Sande(Kr Friesland) and Osnabrück Hbf in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Esens ZOB Herdetor to Essen central train station via Bensersiel Anleger, Bremen Hauptbahnhof Fernbusterminal, and Bremen Fernbusterminal in around 7h 59m.

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