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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bautzen is to bus and train which costs €40 - €60 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bautzen is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bautzen?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Südviertel, Essen and arriving at Bautzen Taucherfriedhof via Cottbus, Stadtmuseum, Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof and Hoyerswerda Lausitzer Platz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bautzen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bautzen via Berlin Hbf and Dresden-Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Essen to Bautzen?

The distance between Essen and Bautzen is 577 km. The road distance is 590.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bautzen without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 7h 11m and costs €75 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Essen to Bautzen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bautzen bus from?

Essen to Bautzen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Südviertel, Essen station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bautzen train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Bautzen?

The best way to get from Essen to Bautzen is to train via Berlin which takes 7h 11m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Essen to Bautzen bus arrive?

Essen to Bautzen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Cottbus station.

Where does the Essen to Bautzen train arrive?

Essen to Bautzen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bautzen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bautzen is 590 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Essen to Bautzen.

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

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Where can I stay near Bautzen?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Bautzen by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Bautzentrain
4h 2m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dresden central stationbus 1304 / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Bautzen Bahnhoftrain Rb60 / ...
9h 8m
€44–58
Train via Berlin
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 27 / ...
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...
7h 11m
€75–167
Drive 590.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bautzencar 590.1 km
5h 24m
€82–118
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Bautzentrain
5h 11m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain
6h 17m
€111–335
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...
8h 29m
€64–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Cottbusbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Hoyerswerda Lausitzer Platzbus 800
10h 12m

Essen to Bautzen by train

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Distance: 577.3 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bautzen via Berlin Hbf and Dresden-Neustadt in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Südviertel, Essen to Bautzen Taucherfriedhof via Cottbus, Cottbus, Stadtmuseum, Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof, and Hoyerswerda Lausitzer Platz in around 10h 12m.

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