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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Essen is to fly which costs €60 - €280 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €60 - €280.

How far is it from Ireland to Essen?

The distance between Ireland and Essen is 976 km.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Essen without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 24h 54m and costs €120 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Ireland to Essen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ireland and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Ireland. It is currently 2:37 AM in Ireland and 3:37 AM in Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Ireland to Essen by plane, ferry, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DUB - DUS
4h 57m
€64–271
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
4. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081
24h 54m
€128–249
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Essencar
29h 31m
€261–572
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DUB - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 37m
€86–268
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUB - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 56m
€79–303
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane DUB - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
7h 34m
€103–313
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to The Haguebus
4. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain
5. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
36h 40m
€262–592

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

52Weekly Planes

3h 9mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Essen.

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Distance: 975.9 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Ireland and Essen, Germany?

Aer Lingus, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours.

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