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

The cheapest way to get from Kecskemét to Essen is to train and fly which costs €60 - €270 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kecskemét to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Kecskemét and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kecskemét to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Kecskemét, autóbusz-állomás and arriving at Essen central train station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Kecskemét and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Kecskemét to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kecskemet and arriving at Essen Hbf via Koebanya-Kispest, Budapest-Kelenfoeld and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

How far is it from Kecskemét to Essen?

The distance between Kecskemét and Essen is 1130 km. The road distance is 1238.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kecskemét to Essen without a car is to train which takes 15h 5m and costs €70 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Kecskemét to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kecskemét to Essen bus from?

Kecskemét to Essen bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, depart from Kecskemét, autóbusz-állomás station.

Where do I catch the Kecskemét to Essen train from?

Kecskemét to Essen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Kecskemet station.

Train or bus from Kecskemét to Essen?

The best way to get from Kecskemét to Essen is to train which takes 15h 5m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 5m.

Where does the Kecskemét to Essen bus arrive?

Kecskemét to Essen bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, arrive at Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar station.

Where does the Kecskemét to Essen train arrive?

Kecskemét to Essen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Koebanya-Kispest station.

Can I drive from Kecskemét to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kecskemét to Essen is 1239 km. It takes approximately 11h 49m to drive from Kecskemét to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2303+ hotels available in Essen.

Kecskemét to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Kecskemét to Essen by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

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Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kecskemet to Ferihegy
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BUD - DUS
5h 38m
€85–249
Train, fly to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kecskemet to Ferihegy
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)BUD - DTM
6h 41m
€62–266
Train
1. Take the train from Kecskemet to Koebanya-KispestIc / ...
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien HbfEc / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen HbfIce
15h 5m
€74–226
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kecskemét, autóbusz-állomás to Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar625 / ...
2. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf41 / ...
22h 29m
Drive 1,238.9 km
1. Drive from Kecskemét to Essen1,238.9 km
11h 49m
€187–270
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Kecskemet to Ferihegy
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Frankfurt (FRA)BUD - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 57m
€120–296
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kecskemét, autóbusz-állomás to Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar625 / ...
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Essen central train stationN161 / ...
23h 5m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kecskemét to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
13h 37m
€192–1,134

Kecskemét to Essen by train

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What companies run services between Kecskemét, Hungary and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Kecskemet to Essen Hbf via Koebanya-Kispest, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Wien Hbf in around 15h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kecskemét, autóbusz-állomás to Essen central train station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 23h 5m.

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