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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Arles is to bus and train which costs €85 - €160 and takes 20h 25m.

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 - €300.

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 42m.

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 42m and costs €240 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Essen to Arles, including transfers.

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 42m and costs €240 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €230 and takes 19h 5m.

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?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Arles.

Essen to Arles - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 42m
€240–440
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen to Kölnbus
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train stationbus N84 / ...
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stopbus
19h 5m
€77–221
Drive 1,019.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Arlescar 1,019.4 km
10h 15m
€158–227
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
€100–297
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Nimestrain Tgv
11h 19m
€225–396
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Marseille Airportbus
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain Ter
20h 25m
€86–160
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
€153–336
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 47m
€193–490

Essen to Arles by train

13Weekly Trains

9h 42mAverage Duration

€240Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,301.6 km
Duration: 9h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen to Arles via Cologne Airport CGN, Frankfurt - Main Bus Station, Le Lac, Gare Centre, and Avignon Centre in around 19h 5m.

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