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

The cheapest way to get from Graz to Essen is to bus via Graz P+R Webling which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Graz to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €110 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Graz and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Graz and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Graz and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Graz Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Graz to Essen?

The distance between Graz and Essen is 836 km. The road distance is 950.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Graz to Essen without a car is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs €220 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Graz to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Graz to Essen bus from?

Graz to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Graz P&R Webling station.

Where do I catch the Graz to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Graz to Essen?

The best way to get from Graz to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €110 - €360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €550 and takes 11h 40m, you could also bus via Graz P+R Webling, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Graz to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Graz to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Graz to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Graz to Essen is 950 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Graz to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Graz to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Graz to Essen by plane, train, bus, car, or car 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 Graz Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
4h 17m
€110–355
Bus via Graz P+R Webling
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Graz P&R Webling to Essen central train stationbus N261 / ...
15h 35m
€68–123
Train
1. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
11h 40m
€220–550
Drive 950.5 km
1. Drive from Graz to Essencar 950.5 km
8h 13m
€153–221
Fly Graz Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane GRZ - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 33m
€160–509
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
7h 7m
€100–308
Fly Graz Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GRZ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 48m
€142–483
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Graz to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Essencar
11h 41m
€174–236
Train via Bischofshofen
1. Take the train from Graz Hauptbahnhof to Bischofshofentrain Ice
2. Take the train from Bischofshofen to Dortmund Hbftrain Drf
15h 10m
€96–258
Bus
1. Take the bus from Graz to Essen Hbfbus
16h 55m

Graz to Essen by train

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11h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 835.9 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Graz, Austria and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Graz Hbf to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €220–550 and the journey takes 11h 40m.

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