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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Fehmarn is to bus which costs €55 - €75 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Fehmarn is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Fehmarn?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Fehmarn. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Burg auf Fehmarn Bahnhof via Hanover central bus station and Puttgarden Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Essen to Fehmarn?

The distance between Essen and Fehmarn is 504 km. The road distance is 494.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Fehmarn without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Essen to Fehmarn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Fehmarn bus from?

Essen to Fehmarn bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Fehmarn bus arrive?

Essen to Fehmarn bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Fehmarn?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Fehmarn is 495 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Essen to Fehmarn.

Where can I stay near Fehmarn?

There are 3960+ hotels available in Fehmarn.

Essen to Fehmarn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Fehmarn by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain Re8
3. Take the bus from Lübeck Hbf to Burg auf Fehmarn Bahnhofbus X85
6h 3m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Puttgardenbus 173 / ...
8h 17m
€56–72
Drive 494.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Fehmarncar 494.7 km
4h 19m
€72–104
Fly, train, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain
3. Take the bus from Lübeck Hbf to Burg auf Fehmarn Bahnhofbus
6h 15m
Train, bus via Essen Central Station
1. Take the train from Essen Central Station to Hamburg Central Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain Re8
3. Take the bus from Lübeck Hbf to Burg auf Fehmarn Bahnhofbus X85
6h 28m

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) flights

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55 minAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 503.8 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Fehmarn, Germany?

You can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Burg auf Fehmarn Bahnhof via Hannover Hbf, Hanover central bus station, Puttgarden, and Puttgarden Bahnhof in around 8h 17m.

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