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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Cannes is to bus which costs €85 - €170 and takes 22h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Cannes is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Cannes?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Gare SNCF Cannes via Düsseldorf central bus station, Genoa and Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Cannes?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Cannes via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Essen to Cannes?

The distance between Essen and Cannes is 910 km. The road distance is 1202.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Cannes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 59m and costs €350 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Essen to Cannes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Cannes bus from?

Essen to Cannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Cannes train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Cannes?

The best way to get from Essen to Cannes is to train via Paris which takes 10h 59m and costs €350 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €170 and takes 22h 32m.

Where does the Essen to Cannes bus arrive?

Essen to Cannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.

Where does the Essen to Cannes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Cannes?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Cannes is 1202 km. It takes approximately 11h 39m to drive from Essen to Cannes.

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

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Where can I stay near Cannes?

There are 7308+ hotels available in Cannes.

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

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

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

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane DUS - NCE
5h 19m
€76–261
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Cannestrain Tgv
10h 59m
€355–664
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Genoabus FlixBus N177
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Nice Airportbus FlixBus N758 / ...
22h 32m
€85–162
Drive 1,202.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Cannescar 1,202.1 km
11h 39m
€186–268
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane CGN - NCE
5h 52m
€85–310
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane FRA - NCE
6h 23m
€149–396
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Cannestrain Tgv
14h 7m
€296–544
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Basel SBBtrain 43N
3. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus
25h 42m
€196–431

Essen to Cannes by train

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10h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 909.9 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Cannes via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Gare SNCF Cannes via Düsseldorf central bus station, Genoa, and Aéroport Terminal 1 in around 22h 32m.

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