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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Mulhouse is to train and bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Mulhouse is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €160 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Mulhouse?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Mulhouse. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Mulhouse via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station and Basel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Mulhouse?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Mulhouse. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Mulhouse Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Essen to Mulhouse?

The distance between Essen and Mulhouse is 573 km. The road distance is 507.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Mulhouse without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 5h 54m and costs €95 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Essen to Mulhouse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Mulhouse bus from?

Essen to Mulhouse bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Mulhouse train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Mulhouse?

The best way to get from Essen to Mulhouse is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 5h 54m and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 43m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €250 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Essen to Mulhouse bus arrive?

Essen to Mulhouse bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Essen to Mulhouse train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Mulhouse?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Mulhouse is 507 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Essen to Mulhouse.

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

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Where can I stay near Mulhouse?

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Essen to Mulhouse - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Mulhouse 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 Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mulhouse Villetrain Ter / ...
5h 54m
€97–228
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Leverkusen Mittetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Strasbourgbus
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Mulhousebus 720
9h 53m
€47–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 43m
Drive 507.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Mulhousecar 507.1 km
5h 15m
€79–113
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h 6m
€165–423
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
6h 7m
€114–266
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
6h 41m
€89–242
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
6h 9m
€116–350
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
6h 37m
€125–370
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
7h 28m
€94–344

Essen to Mulhouse by train

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5h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 572.7 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Mulhouse Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 6h 18m.

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