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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bron is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bron is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bron?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Bron. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bron Jules Mas via Cité Scolaire Inter. Z1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Essen to Bron?

The distance between Essen and Bron is 1041 km. The road distance is 769.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bron without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €240 - €480.

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

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Bron bus from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Bron?

The best way to get from Essen to Bron is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €240 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 13h 30m.

Where does the Essen to Bron bus arrive?

Essen to Bron bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bron?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bron is 770 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Essen to Bron.

Where can I stay near Bron?

There are 3055+ hotels available in Bron.

Essen to Bron - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Bron by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 7m
€246–474
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
13h 30m
€50–95
Drive 769.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Broncar 769.7 km
7h 40m
€120–173
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
4h 39m
€101–255
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
5h 48m
€179–426
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
7h 11m
€142–358

Essen to Bron by bus and foot

5Weekly Services

13h 30mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,040.7 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bron via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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