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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Essen is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Europe to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €35 - €55.

How far is it from Europe to Essen?

The distance between Europe and Essen is 318 km. The road distance is 257.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Europe to Essen without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 4h 59m and costs €50 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Europe to Essen, including transfers.

Train or bus from Europe to Essen?

The best way to get from Europe to Essen is to train via Kassel which takes 4h 59m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 26m.

Can I drive from Europe to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Essen is 258 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Europe to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

Europe to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Europe to Essen by train, bus, or car

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 Kassel
best
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen Hbftrain Re
4h 59m
€52–107
Drive 257.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Europe to Essencar 257.6 km
2h 38m
€36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof to Kassel Hauptbahnhof Nordbus 200
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Essenbus Kyiv-Genk / ...
7h 26m
Train
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 51
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S2
5h 47m
€61–71

Europe to Essen by bus and train

48Weekly Services

4h 59mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Europe and Essen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Nentershausen Oderstraße to Essen Hbf via Bebra Bahnhof, Bebra Bahnhof, and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wildeck-Richelsdorf Alsecco to Essen via Sontra Breitwiese, Sontra Bahnhof, Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof, Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof, Kassel Hauptbahnhof Nord, and Kassel in around 7h 26m.

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