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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Schengen is to bus which costs €13 - €45 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Schengen is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Schengen?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Schengen. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Schengen, Ennen am Doref via Hollerich, P+R Bouillon and Luxembourg, Gare Rocade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Schengen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Schengen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Perl via Duisburg Hbf, Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Trier, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Essen to Schengen?

The distance between Essen and Schengen is 330 km. The road distance is 271.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Schengen without a car is to train via Irsch which takes 5h 10m and costs €55 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Essen to Schengen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Schengen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Schengen train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Schengen?

The best way to get from Essen to Schengen is to train via Irsch which takes 5h 10m and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €45 and takes 7h.

Where does the Essen to Schengen bus arrive?

Essen to Schengen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

Where does the Essen to Schengen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Schengen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Schengen is 271 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Essen to Schengen.

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

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Essen to Schengen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Schengen by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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 Irsch
best
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof1 / ...
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe1
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Perl
5h 10m
€58–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon180
7h
€13–42
Drive 271.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Schengen271.5 km
2h 52m
€42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof91 / ...
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to MerzigRe1
5h 59m
€52–88
Train #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Perl
6h 5m
€55–129

Essen to Schengen by train

151Weekly Trains

5h 10mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 330 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Schengen, Luxembourg?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Perl via Duisburg Hbf, Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, and Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon once daily. Tickets cost €13–45 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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