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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Dijon is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Dijon is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Dijon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Dijon. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Dijon?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Dijon. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Dijon Ville via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Essen to Dijon?

The distance between Essen and Dijon is 813 km. The road distance is 570.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Dijon without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €150 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Essen to Dijon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Dijon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Dijon train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Dijon?

The best way to get from Essen to Dijon is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €150 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Essen to Dijon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Dijon train arrive?

Essen to Dijon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Essen to Dijon?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Dijon is 570 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Essen to Dijon.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Dijon?

Book your Essen to Dijon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dijon?

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

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

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 Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
7h 12m
€157–325
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dijonbus FlixBus N710
8h 55m
€40–75
Drive 570.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Dijoncar 570.3 km
5h 58m
€87–126
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon Villetrain
7h 10m
€118–321
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Thionvillebus 180
2. Take the train from Thionville to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
10h 38m
€120–203
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Dijon Villetrain
6h 14m
€164–336
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain
7h 38m
€147–386
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain
8h 11m
€162–406
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain
4. Take the train from Frasne to Dijon Villetrain
9h 8m
€153–416

Essen to Dijon by train

5Weekly Trains

7h 12mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 813.2 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dijon Ville via Basel Sbb in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Dijon twice daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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