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

The cheapest way to get from Kaunas to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €180 and takes 26h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaunas to Essen is to fly and train which takes 5h 53m and costs €80 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Kaunas and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kaunas, Bus Station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Kaunas and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Kaunas to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kaunas and arriving at Essen Hbf via Bialystok, Warszawa Centralna and S Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 19m.

How far is it from Kaunas to Essen?

The distance between Kaunas and Essen is 1435 km. The road distance is 1459.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaunas to Essen without a car is to train which takes 18h 19m and costs €110 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Kaunas to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kaunas to Essen bus from?

Kaunas to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kaunas, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kaunas to Essen train from?

Kaunas to Essen train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Kaunas station.

Train, bus or fly from Kaunas to Essen?

The best way to get from Kaunas to Essen is to train which takes 18h 19m and costs €110 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €180 and takes 26h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €310 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Kaunas to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Kaunas and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Kaunas. It is currently 10:56 PM in Kaunas and 9:56 PM in Essen.

Where does the Kaunas to Essen train arrive?

Kaunas to Essen train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Białystok station.

Can I drive from Kaunas to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaunas to Essen is 1460 km. It takes approximately 12h 30m to drive from Kaunas to Essen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

Kaunas to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Kaunas to Essen by train, plane, bus, or car

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

Train to Vilnius Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kaunas to Vilniustrain
2. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VNO - DUS
7h 16m
€92–319
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kaunas, Bus Station to Essen central train stationbus N1387
26h 55m
€45–180
Train
1. Take the train from Kaunas to Białystoktrain
2. Take the train from Bialystok to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Eic
4. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
18h 19m
€116–155
Drive 1,459.8 km
1. Drive from Kaunas to Essencar 1,459.8 km
12h 30m
€217–313
Fly Kaunas to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Kaunas (KUN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane KUN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 53m
€85–453
Fly Kaunas to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Kaunas (KUN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane KUN - DUS
7h 1m
€111–309
Train to Vilnius Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Kaunas to Vilniustrain
2. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VNO - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
8h 50m
€140–305
Train to Riga International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Riga-Pasazierutrain
2. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RIX - DUS
10h 34m
€111–290
Train to Vilnius Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kaunas to Vilniustrain
2. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane VNO - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
9h 50m
€65–301

Kaunas to Essen by train

7Weekly Trains

18h 19mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,434.5 km
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Kaunas, Lithuania and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Kaunas to Essen Hbf via Bialystok, Warszawa Centralna, and S Ostbahnhof in around 18h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kaunas, Bus Station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €100–180 and the journey takes 26h 55m. Ecolines also services this route 4 times a week.

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