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 €35 - €65 and takes 10h 10m.

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 €150 - €360.

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, Basel, Bahnhof SBB and Basel Euroairport FR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

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 via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Essen to Mulhouse?

The distance between Essen and Mulhouse is 610 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 which takes 6h 7m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m 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 FlixBus, depart from Essen central train 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 which takes 6h 7m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 4m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Essen to Mulhouse bus arrive?

Essen to Mulhouse bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Essen to Mulhouse train arrive?

Essen to Mulhouse train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB 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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Essen to Mulhouse - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Mulhouse by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
6h 7m
€69–157
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
10h 10m
€40–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N161 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 4m
Drive 507.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Mulhousecar 507.1 km
5h 15m
€77–111
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
€155–360
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
6h 41m
€100–274
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
€118–338
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
€127–345
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mulhouse Villetrain
6h 38m
€148–323

Essen to Mulhouse by train

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Distance: 609.7 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBB every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–130 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Mulhouse via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station, Basel, Bahnhof SBB, Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, and Basel Euroairport FR in around 10h 4m.

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