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 €65 - €270 and takes 5h 4m.

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 5h 4m and costs €65 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Dublin and arriving at Essen central train station via Rădăuți, Bonn Hbf and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.

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 bus which takes 3 days 5h and costs €90 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Ireland to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Essen bus from?

Ireland to Essen bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Dublin station.

Bus or fly from Ireland to Essen?

The best way to get from Ireland to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €65 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €440 and takes 3 days 5h.

Where does the Ireland to Essen bus arrive?

Ireland to Essen bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Rădăuți station.

What is the time difference between Ireland and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Ireland. It is currently 11:21 AM in Ireland and 12:21 PM in Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2571+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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Fly Dublin Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DUB - DUS
5h 4m
€70–264
Fly Dublin Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DUB - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 56m
€67–338
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Essencar
29h 31m
€537–899
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
2. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Bonnbus
3. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus
3d 5h
€91–431
Fly Cork Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ORK - DUS
6h 19m
€125–311
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic
2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Maastrichtbus
4. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbftrain
37h 18m
€498–866
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
2. Take the bus from Rădăuţi to Fălticenibus
3. Take the bus from Fălticeni to Kölnbus
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3d 8h

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

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Distance: 975.8 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Ireland and Essen, Germany?

Aer Lingus, Eurowings, and KLM fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin to Essen central train station via Dublin, Rădăuți, Bonn Hbf, and Düsseldorf central bus station in around 3d 5h.

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