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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lure is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lure is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Lure?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lure. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Lure via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Essen to Lure?

The distance between Essen and Lure is 652 km. The road distance is 512.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Lure without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 30m and costs €110 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Essen to Lure, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lure train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Lure?

The best way to get from Essen to Lure is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 30m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 7m.

Where does the Essen to Lure train arrive?

Essen to Lure train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Lure?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lure is 513 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Essen to Lure.

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

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Where can I stay near Lure?

There are 64+ hotels available in Lure.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Lure by train (TGV), bus, 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mulhouse VilleTer / ...
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lure
7h 30m
€113–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dijon
2. Take the bus from Dijon to Besançon099
3. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to Pôle Multimodal201 / ...
14h 7m
€69–111
Drive 512.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lure512.6 km
5h 24m
€80–116
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lure
6h 55m
€174–391
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBB43
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lure39552 / ...
7h 52m
€81–184
Train #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln-EhrenfeldRe
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Freiburg
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lure
11h 58m
€108–326
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)DUS - BSL
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lure
8h 25m
€129–335
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lure
7h 53m
€125–337

Essen to Lure by train

20Weekly Trains

7h 30mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 652.1 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Lure, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lure via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Mulhouse Ville in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Lure via Dijon, PEM Viotte, Pôle Multimodal, and Vesoul in around 14h 7m.

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