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

The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €130 and takes 14h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grenoble to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €110 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Grenoble and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Grenoble to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Essen central train station via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Grenoble and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to Essen. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Grenoble to Essen?

The distance between Grenoble and Essen is 782 km. The road distance is 852.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Grenoble to Essen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 34m and costs €140 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Grenoble to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grenoble to Essen bus from?

Grenoble to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Grenoble station.

Where do I catch the Grenoble to Essen train from?

Grenoble to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Grenoble station.

Train or bus from Grenoble to Essen?

The best way to get from Grenoble to Essen is to train via Paris which takes 8h 34m and costs €140 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €130 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the Grenoble to Essen bus arrive?

Grenoble to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Grenoble to Essen train arrive?

Grenoble to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Grenoble to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Grenoble to Essen is 852 km. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Grenoble to Essen.

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

Book your Grenoble to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

Grenoble to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Grenoble to Essen by train, plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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

Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LYS - DUS
5h 2m
€114–343
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grenoble to Lyon766 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Essen central train stationFlixBus N710
14h 5m
€54–130
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen HbfTha
8h 34m
€148–412
Drive 852.1 km
1. Drive from Grenoble to Essen852.1 km
8h 51m
€130–187
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)LYS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 39m
€144–375
Train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbf
10h 7m
€190–394
Train #2
1. Take the train from Grenoble to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf43
11h 58m
€139–298

Grenoble to Essen by train

13Weekly Trains

8h 34mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Grenoble to Essen.

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Distance: 781.7 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Grenoble, France and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Grenoble to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grenoble to Essen central train station via Lyon in around 14h 5m.

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