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There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Europe by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kasselbus bus 023 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bebra Bahnhoftrain train Rb5 / ...
    5h 41m
    $27–54

  2. Train, line 250 bus via Kassel

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bebra Bahnhoftrain train Rb5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bebra Bahnhof to Sontra-Ulfen Mittebus bus 250
    5h 41m
    $69–140

  3. Drive 259.4 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Europecar car 259.4 km
    2h 35m
    $43–62

  4. Train, line 250 bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train S2
    2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bebra Bahnhoftrain train 51
    3. Take the bus from Bebra Bahnhof to Sontra-Ulfen Mittebus bus 250
    6h 38m
    $79–97

Essen to Europe by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Europe?

There is no direct connection from Essen to Europe. However, you can take the bus to Kassel, walk to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, take the train to Bebra Bahnhof, walk to Bebra Bahnhof, then take the line 315 bus to Nentershausen Oderstraße. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Sontra-Ulfen Mitte via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Bebra Bahnhof, and Bebra Bahnhof in around 5h 41m.

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