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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Menton is to train and fly which costs €70 - €260 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Menton is to train and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €70 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Menton?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Menton. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Gare Routiere via Düsseldorf central bus station, Genoa and Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Menton?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Menton. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Menton via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Nice-Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Essen to Menton?

The distance between Essen and Menton is 918 km. The road distance is 1170.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Menton without a car is to train via Paris which takes 12h 20m and costs €330 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Essen to Menton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Menton bus from?

Essen to Menton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Menton train from?

Essen to Menton train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Menton?

The best way to get from Essen to Menton is to train via Paris which takes 12h 20m and costs €330 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 31m.

Where does the Essen to Menton bus arrive?

Essen to Menton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.

Where does the Essen to Menton train arrive?

Essen to Menton train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Essen to Menton?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Menton is 1171 km. It takes approximately 10h 57m to drive from Essen to Menton.

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

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Where can I stay near Menton?

There are 3440+ hotels available in Menton.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Menton by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane DUS - NCE
5h 44m
€73–253
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Villetrain Tgv
12h 20m
€332–690
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Genoabus
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Nice Airportbus 798 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aéroport Terminal 1 to Gare Routierebus 80
23h 31m
Drive 1,170.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Mentoncar 1,170.7 km
10h 57m
€180–260
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane CGN - NCE
6h 16m
€93–313
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane FRA - NCE
6h 48m
€147–389
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Nice Villetrain Tgv
15h 31m
€303–553
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus
4. Take the bus from Aéroport Terminal 1 to Gare Routierebus 80
27h 32m

Essen to Menton by train

14Weekly Trains

12h 20mAverage Duration

€332Cheapest Price

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Distance: 917.9 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Menton, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Menton via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Nice-Ville in around 12h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Gare Routiere via Düsseldorf central bus station, Genoa, and Aéroport Terminal 1 in around 23h 31m.

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