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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Cernay is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Cernay is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Cernay?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Cernay. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Cernay via Cologne Airport CGN, Strasbourg and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Cernay?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Cernay. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Cernay via Freiburg Hauptbahnhof and Mulhouse Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Essen to Cernay?

The distance between Essen and Cernay is 580 km. The road distance is 504.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Cernay without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €95 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Essen to Cernay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Cernay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Cernay train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Cernay?

The best way to get from Essen to Cernay is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €95 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 34m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €330 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Essen to Cernay bus arrive?

Essen to Cernay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Essen to Cernay train arrive?

Essen to Cernay train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Freiburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Cernay?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Cernay is 505 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Essen to Cernay.

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

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Essen to Cernay - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Cernay by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof43
2. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Mulhouse VilleRb28
6h 35m
€96–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGN027 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to StrasbourgN11 / ...
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Mulhouse720 / ...
11h 34m
€43–84
Drive 504.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Cernay504.8 km
5h 10m
€78–113
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
5h 54m
€159–362
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mulhouse VilleTer / ...
6h 36m
€98–224
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln-EhrenfeldRe
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Freiburg
3. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Mulhouse Ville
10h 33m
€102–299
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)DUS - BSL
7h 28m
€119–326
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
6h 56m
€110–313
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
7h 24m
€115–309

Essen to Cernay by train

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6h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 580.5 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Cernay, Grand Est, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Cernay via Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, Mulhouse Ville, and Mulhouse Gare Centrale in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Cernay via Cologne Airport CGN, Strasbourg, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 11h 34m.

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