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

The cheapest way to get from Greiz to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greiz to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Greiz and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Greiz to Essen. However, there are services departing from Greiz and arriving at Essen Hbf via Gera Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Greiz to Essen?

The distance between Greiz and Essen is 522 km. The road distance is 437.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Greiz to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €75 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Greiz to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greiz to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Greiz to Essen?

The best way to get from Greiz to Essen is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Greiz to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greiz to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Greiz to Essen is 438 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Greiz to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Greiz to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 51
7h 7m
€79–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gera central train station to Hallebus 052
2. Take the bus from Halle to Essen central train stationbus 1304 / ...
9h 28m
€48–71
Drive 437.8 km
1. Drive from Greiz to Essencar 437.8 km
4h 22m
€62–90
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Reichenbach, Bahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
6h 16m
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re1
2. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
4. Take the train from Kamen to Essen Hbftrain Re
9h 7m
€90–143

Greiz to Essen by train

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7h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 521.6 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Greiz, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gera Hbf to Essen Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €70–190 and the journey takes 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Greiz to Essen central train station via Gera Hbf, Gera central train station, and Halle in around 9h 28m.

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