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 €50 - €200 and takes 12h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Ellmau is to fly and train and line 866 bus which takes 6h 4m and costs €110 - €340.

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 14h 50m.

How far is it from Essen to Ellmau?

The distance between Essen and Ellmau is 777 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 8h 23m and costs €140 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m 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 8h 23m and costs €140 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €310 - €340 and takes 14h 50m.

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 35m to drive from Essen to Ellmau.

Where can I stay near Ellmau?

There are 2253+ hotels available in Ellmau.

Essen to Ellmau - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 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 Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Kufsteintrain 89 / ...
8h 23m
€148–353
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Kufsteinnighttrain Nj
12h 43m
€52–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Frankfurt Airportbus FlixBus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Ellmaubus
14h 50m
€317–332
Drive 732.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Ellmaucar 732.1 km
6h 35m
€118–170
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Ellmaucar
10h 8m
€148–197
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train, line 866 bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
3. Take the bus from Kufstein Bahnhof C to Ellmau Dorf/Bauhofbus
6h 4m
€119–332
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
6h 31m
€128–332
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train, line 866 bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Kufsteintrain
3. Take the bus from Kufstein Bahnhof C to Ellmau Dorf/Bauhofbus
7h 26m
€107–286
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
7h 25m
€156–348
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Kufsteintrain
7h 25m
€190–483

Essen to Ellmau by train and bus

110Weekly Services

8h 23mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 777.3 km
Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Ellmau Dorf/Bauhof via München Hbf, Kufstein, and Kufstein Bahnhof C in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Ellmau via Düsseldorf central bus station and Frankfurt Airport in around 14h 50m.

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