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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Venice is to bus which costs €45 - €130 and takes 17h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Venice is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Venice?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Venice. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Venice?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Venice. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.

How far is it from Essen to Venice?

The distance between Essen and Venice is 815 km. The road distance is 1030.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Venice without a car is to bus which takes 17h 40m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Essen to Venice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Venice bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Venice train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Venice?

The best way to get from Essen to Venice is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 17h 40m, you could also train, which costs €110 - €310 and takes 13h 6m.

Where does the Essen to Venice bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Venice train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Venice?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Venice is 1030 km. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from Essen to Venice.

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

Book your Essen to Venice train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Venice?

Book your Essen to Venice bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Venice?

There are 5354+ hotels available in Venice.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Venice by plane, car train, car, bus, train, or night train

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

Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)DUS - VCE
4h 41m
€80–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationN161 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Venezia, TronchettoN28
17h 40m
€48–129
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Venice
9h 4m
€140–1,062
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhof47 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Venezia S. LuciaNj
16h 2m
€113–400
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)FRA - VCE
5h 34m
€120–324
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Venezia Santa Lucia Station89
13h 6m
€110–310
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofDrf
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Venezia Santa Lucia Station89
15h 37m
Drive 1,030.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Venice1,030.2 km
10h 49m
€159–230

Essen to Venice by bus

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17h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 814.8 km
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Venice, Italy?

Eurowings, Lufthansa City, and five other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Venezia, Tronchetto via Düsseldorf central bus station in around 17h 40m.

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