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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Tallinn is to train and bus which costs €85 - €190 and takes 31h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Tallinn is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Tallinn?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Tallinn. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Tallinn via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, Kraków Główny and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 18m.

How far is it from Essen to Tallinn?

The distance between Essen and Tallinn is 1487 km. The road distance is 1869.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Tallinn without a car is to train and bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) which takes 27h 28m and costs €150 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Essen to Tallinn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Tallinn train from?

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

Train or fly from Essen to Tallinn?

The best way to get from Essen to Tallinn is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €280 and takes 38h 18m.

What is the time difference between Essen and Tallinn?

Tallinn is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 5:52 AM in Essen and 6:52 AM in Tallinn.

Where does the Essen to Tallinn train arrive?

Essen to Tallinn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Tallinn?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Tallinn is 1869 km. It takes approximately 23h 34m to drive from Essen to Tallinn.

Where can I stay near Tallinn?

There are 1138+ hotels available in Tallinn.

Essen to Tallinn - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Tallinn by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport
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1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane DUS - TLL
5h 11m
€86–256
Train, bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus N1324 / ...
27h 28m
€157–268
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Kraków Głównytrain 96 / ...
4. Take the train from Kraków Główny to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain 144
5. Take the train from Vilnius to Tallinntrain 889
38h 18m
€146–275
Drive 1,869.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Tallinncar 1,869.3 km
23h 34m
€292–422
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane FRA - TLL
6h 15m
€106–302
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Helsinki Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane DUS - HEL
2. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
8h 51m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus N1206
31h 34m
€86–190
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Kamentrain Re
2. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
3. Take the bus from Kassel to Rīgabus
4. Take the bus from Riia to Vana-Pääskülabus
35h 19m
€99–216

Essen to Tallinn by train, foot, and bus

15Weekly Services

27h 28mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,487.2 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Tallinn, Estonia?

Eurowings, Air Baltic, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Tallinn via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, Kraków Główny, and Vilnius in around 38h 18m.

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