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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Greifswald is to bus which costs €70 - €95 and takes 11h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Greifswald is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Greifswald?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Greifswald station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Greifswald central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Greifswald?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Greifswald. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Greifswald via S Spandau Bhf and S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Essen to Greifswald?

The distance between Essen and Greifswald is 702 km. The road distance is 612.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Greifswald without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 7h 37m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Essen to Greifswald, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Greifswald bus from?

Essen to Greifswald bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Greifswald train from?

Essen to Greifswald train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Greifswald?

The best way to get from Essen to Greifswald is to train via Berlin which takes 7h 37m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Hamburg, which costs and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Essen to Greifswald bus arrive?

Essen to Greifswald bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Hamburg station.

Where does the Essen to Greifswald train arrive?

Essen to Greifswald train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Greifswald?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Greifswald is 613 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Essen to Greifswald.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Greifswald?

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Essen to Greifswald - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Greifswald by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Berlin
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Greifswaldtrain 15 / ...
7h 37m
€54–157
Bus via Hamburg
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Greifswald central bus stationbus N1386
9h 49m
Drive 612.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Greifswaldcar 612.5 km
5h 9m
€86–123
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Greifswaldtrain
6h 32m
€104–311
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
2. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Greifswaldtrain 13
7h 38m
€101–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Central Bus Stationbus Odesa
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Greifswald central bus stationbus N1386
11h 54m
€72–92
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Greifswaldtrain
7h 4m
€103–308
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Greifswaldtrain
7h 39m
€143–323

Essen to Greifswald by train

96Weekly Trains

7h 37mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 701.8 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Greifswald via S Spandau Bhf and S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Greifswald central bus station via Hamburg and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 9h 49m.

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