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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Plattling is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Plattling is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Plattling?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Plattling. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Plattling, Preysingplatz via Deggendorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Plattling?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Plattling. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Essen to Plattling?

The distance between Essen and Plattling is 648 km. The road distance is 628.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Plattling without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €70 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Essen to Plattling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Plattling bus from?

Essen to Plattling bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Plattling train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Plattling?

The best way to get from Essen to Plattling is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Essen to Plattling bus arrive?

Essen to Plattling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Deggendorf bus station.

Where does the Essen to Plattling train arrive?

Essen to Plattling train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Plattling?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Plattling is 629 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Essen to Plattling.

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

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Where can I stay near Plattling?

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Essen to Plattling - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Plattling by train, bus, night train, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Plattling39 / ...
6h 41m
€72–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Deggendorf bus station1925
14h 40m
€55–80
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Regensburg HbfNj
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to PlattlingRe
8h 41m
€77–287
Drive 628.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Plattling628.6 km
5h 31m
€89–129
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Würzburg Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Plattling91 / ...
6h 43m
€116–200
Train #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Plattling39 / ...
7h 24m
€100–120
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Plattling
6h 4m
€155–197
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Freising to Plattling
4h 43m
€104–303
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Freising to Plattling
5h 16m
€99–299
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Freising to Plattling
6h 7m
€134–283

Essen to Plattling by train

140Weekly Trains

6h 41mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 648.4 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Plattling via Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Deggendorf bus station twice a week. Tickets cost €55–80 and the journey takes 13h.

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