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 €45 - €80 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 Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Essen to Dijon?

The distance between Essen and Dijon is 899 km. The road distance is 570.2 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 40m and costs €230 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m 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 40m and costs €230 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 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 Köln Hbf 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?

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Essen to Dijon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Dijon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
7h 40m
€232–458
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dijonbus FlixBus N710
8h 55m
€45–80
Drive 570.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Dijoncar 570.2 km
5h 58m
€90–130
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
6h 39m
€149–332
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 Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain
6h 55m
€182–412
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Villetrain
6h 57m
€214–557
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 Mulhousetrain
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Villetrain
7h 58m
€176–442

Essen to Dijon by train

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7h 40mAverage Duration

€232Cheapest Price

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Distance: 899 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dijon Ville via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Dijon twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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