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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Pocking is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 14h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Pocking is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Pocking?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Pocking. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Pocking, Zentrum via Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Pocking?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Pocking. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Pocking via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Nürnberg Hbf and Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Essen to Pocking?

The distance between Essen and Pocking is 734 km. The road distance is 697 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Pocking without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 4m and costs €130 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Essen to Pocking, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Pocking bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Pocking train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Pocking?

The best way to get from Essen to Pocking is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 4m and costs €130 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 14h 34m.

Where does the Essen to Pocking bus arrive?

Essen to Pocking bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Passau central train station.

Where does the Essen to Pocking train arrive?

Essen to Pocking train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Pocking?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Pocking is 697 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Essen to Pocking.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Pocking 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 via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
9h 4m
€133–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Passau central train stationbus N161
14h 34m
€45–80
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Passau Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 55m
€60–270
Drive 697 km
1. Drive from Essen to Pockingcar 697 km
5h 45m
€98–141
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91
9h 56m
€126–142
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Pockingcar
7h
€148–198
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Landshuttrain
3. Take the train from Neumarkt-St Veit to Pockingtrain
6h 49m
€119–292
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Landshuttrain
4. Take the train from Neumarkt-St Veit to Pockingtrain
7h 16m
€123–299
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Freilassing to Mühldorftrain
3. Take the train from Mühldorf to Pockingtrain
8h 20m
€109–338
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Landshuttrain
4. Take the train from Neumarkt-St Veit to Pockingtrain
8h 10m
€149–289

Essen to Pocking by train

38Weekly Trains

9h 4mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 733.7 km
Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Pocking via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Passau Hbf in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Passau central train station once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 12h 30m.

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