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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Arles is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which costs €65 - €100 and takes 22h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Arles is to fly and train which takes 5h 52m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Arles?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Arles. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at ARLES - Clémenceau via Montpellier, Parnasse and NÎMES - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Arles?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Arles. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Arles via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

How far is it from Essen to Arles?

The distance between Essen and Arles is 1302 km. The road distance is 1019.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Arles without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 41m and costs €120 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Essen to Arles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Arles bus from?

Essen to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Arles train from?

Essen to Arles train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Arles?

The best way to get from Essen to Arles is to train via Paris which takes 9h 41m and costs €120 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 19h 12m.

Where does the Essen to Arles bus arrive?

Essen to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.

Where does the Essen to Arles train arrive?

Essen to Arles train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Essen to Arles?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Arles is 1019 km. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Essen to Arles.

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

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Where can I stay near Arles?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Arles by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Arlestrain Tgv
9h 41m
€126–412
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 5m
€68–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Montpellierbus FlixBus N710
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Nîmesbus FlixBus 788 / ...
19h 12m
€90–130
Drive 1,019.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Arlescar 1,019.4 km
10h 15m
€154–223
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane DUS - MRS
2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
5h 52m
€106–280
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Nimestrain Tgv
11h 14m
€161–360
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane FRA - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
6h 56m
€136–329
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane DUS - MPL
2. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
9h 50m
€175–453
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane AMS - MRS
4. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
8h 36m
€134–366

Essen to Arles by train

13Weekly Trains

9h 41mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,301.6 km
Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Arles, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Arles via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to ARLES - Clémenceau via Montpellier, Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and NÎMES - Gare Routière in around 19h 12m.

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