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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Avignon is to bus which costs €85 - €180 and takes 17h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Avignon is to fly and train which takes 5h 24m and costs €95 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Avignon?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Avignon Tgv via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Essen to Avignon?

The distance between Essen and Avignon is 1262 km. The road distance is 988 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Avignon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 55m and costs €160 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Essen to Avignon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Avignon bus from?

Essen to Avignon bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Essen station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Avignon train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Avignon?

The best way to get from Essen to Avignon is to train via Paris which takes 7h 55m and costs €160 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €180 and takes 17h 25m.

Where does the Essen to Avignon bus arrive?

Essen to Avignon bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Essen to Avignon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Avignon?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Avignon is 988 km. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Essen to Avignon.

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

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Essen and Avignon?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Essen and arriving at AVIGNON, Parking Autocars Saint-Benezet, Boulevard du Rhône via Cologne Airport CGN and FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Avignon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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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 Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
7h 55m
€165–490
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 AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to AVIGNON, Parking Autocars Saint-Benezet, Boulevard du Rhônebus
17h 25m
€85–179
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 51m
€103–133
Drive 988 km
1. Drive from Essen to Avignoncar 988 km
9h 44m
€153–220
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 Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
5h 24m
€99–328
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
9h 3m
€223–394
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
5h 56m
€88–344
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 Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
6h 28m
€152–367

Essen to Avignon by train

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7h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,261.6 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Avignon Tgv via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen to AVIGNON, Parking Autocars Saint-Benezet, Boulevard du Rhône via Cologne Airport CGN and FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. in around 17h 25m.

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