What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Bad Ischl?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bad Ischl is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 14h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Bad Ischl?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bad Ischl is to fly and bus which takes 5h 56m and costs €85 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bad Ischl?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Bad Ischl. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bad Ischl Bahnhof via Munich central bus station, Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R and Salzburg Mirabellplatz G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bad Ischl?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bad Ischl. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bad Ischl via München Hbf and Attnang-Puchheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Essen to Bad Ischl?

The distance between Essen and Bad Ischl is 857 km. The road distance is 795.3 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Bad Ischl without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Bad Ischl without a car is to train and bus via Munich which takes 8h 51m and costs €80 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Bad Ischl?

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Essen to Bad Ischl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bad Ischl bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Bad Ischl train from?

Essen to Bad Ischl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Bad Ischl?

The best way to get from Essen to Bad Ischl is to bus which takes 14h 33m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €250 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Essen to Bad Ischl bus arrive?

Essen to Bad Ischl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Essen to Bad Ischl train arrive?

Essen to Bad Ischl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bad Ischl?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bad Ischl is 795 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Essen to Bad Ischl.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Bad Ischl?

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Essen to Bad Ischl - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Bad Ischl by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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

Train, bus via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl Bahnhofbus 150
8h 51m
€83–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Munich central bus stationbus 037 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Salzburg Southbus N86 / ...
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Mirabellplatz G to Bad Ischl Bahnhofbus 150
14h 33m
€50–79
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Salzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl Bahnhofbus 150 / ...
11h 49m
€77–285
Drive 795.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bad Ischlcar 795.3 km
7h 12m
€128–184
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 62
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl Bahnhofbus 150 / ...
9h 43m
€58–160
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Attnang-Puchheimtrain Drf / ...
3. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Bad Ischltrain Re
10h 6m
€96–243
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischlcar
6h 27m
€143–191
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Mirabellplatz G to Bad Ischl Bahnhofbus
5h 56m
€87–311
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Mirabellplatz G to Bad Ischl Bahnhofbus
6h 56m
€162–397
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Attnang-Puchheimtrain
3. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Bad Ischltrain
7h 46m
€112–353

Essen to Bad Ischl by train and bus

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8h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 857.2 km
Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Bad Ischl, Austria?

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Bad Ischl Bahnhof via Munich central bus station, Salzburg South, Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg Mirabellplatz A, and Salzburg Mirabellplatz G in around 14h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bad Ischl via München Hbf and Attnang-Puchheim in around 10h 6m.

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