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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Ellmau is to night train which costs €100 - €130 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Ellmau is to drive and car train which takes 5h 58m and costs €150 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Ellmau?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Ellmau. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Ellmau via Düsseldorf central bus station and Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

How far is it from Essen to Ellmau?

The distance between Essen and Ellmau is 775 km. The road distance is 732.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Ellmau without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €100 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Essen to Ellmau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Ellmau bus from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Ellmau?

The best way to get from Essen to Ellmau is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €310 - €330 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Essen to Ellmau bus arrive?

Essen to Ellmau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Can I drive from Essen to Ellmau?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Ellmau is 732 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Essen to Ellmau.

Where can I stay near Ellmau?

There are 3406+ hotels available in Ellmau.

Essen to Ellmau - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Ellmau by train, bus, night train, car, 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 München Hbf47 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to KufsteinRe
7h 15m
€103–230
Night train via Essen Hbf
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Woergl HbfNj
13h 14m
€71–422
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Frankfurt AirportN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Ellmau
13h 10m
€314–329
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Wörgl HbfUex 1864 / ...
8h 15m
€107–126
Drive 732.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Ellmau732.1 km
6h 33m
€119–172
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Ellmau
5h 58m
€153–195
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train, line 4060 bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wörgl Hbf
3. Take the bus from Wörgl Hauptbahnhof E to Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof
7h 15m
€120–336
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wörgl Hbf
7h 48m
€115–332
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)DUS - SZG
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Airport Terminal to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband
8h
€94–297
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wörgl Hbf
8h 38m
€150–316
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)FRA - SZG
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Airport Terminal to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband
9h 4m
€164–383

Essen to Ellmau by bus

4Weekly Buses

13h 10mAverage Duration

€314Cheapest Price

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Distance: 774.7 km
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Ellmau, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Ellmau via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and Kufstein in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Ellmau via Düsseldorf central bus station and Frankfurt Airport in around 13h 10m.

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