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

The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Essen is to fly and train which costs €80 - €340 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lisbon to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €80 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Lisbon and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lisbon to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Lisbon and arriving at Essen central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lisbon and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Lisbon to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lisboa Oriente and arriving at Essen Hbf via Porto Campanha, Redondela De Galicia, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 53m.

How far is it from Lisbon to Essen?

The distance between Lisbon and Essen is 1902 km. The road distance is 2237.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lisbon to Essen without a car is to bus and train via Jaunay-Clan which takes 29h and costs €280 - €550.

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

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

Where do I catch the Lisbon to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lisbon to Essen train from?

Lisbon to Essen train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Lisboa Oriente station.

Train, bus or fly from Lisbon to Essen?

The best way to get from Lisbon to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €80 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €410 - €750 and takes 33h 53m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €340 and takes 30h 45m.

Where does the Lisbon to Essen bus arrive?

Lisbon to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Lisbon. It is currently 1:33 PM in Lisbon and 2:33 PM in Essen.

Where does the Lisbon to Essen train arrive?

Lisbon to Essen train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Porto Campanha station.

Can I drive from Lisbon to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Essen is 2237 km. It takes approximately 21h 17m to drive from Lisbon to Essen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

Lisbon to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Lisbon to Essen by plane, bus, train, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), 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.

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LIS - DUS
5h 38m
€82–295
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LIS - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 20m
€81–339
Bus, train via Jaunay-Clan
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Poitiers Futuroscopebus
2. Take the train from Futuroscope to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain
29h
€285–517
Train
1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Porto Campanhatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Redondela De Galiciatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Redondela De Galicia to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain
33h 53m
€417–733
Drive 2,237.4 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Essencar 2,237.4 km
21h 17m
€350–506
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LIS - AMS
2. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Essencar
7h 22m
€107–322
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LIS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 22m
€140–251
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane LIS - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
8h 12m
€96–347
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Parisbus FlixBus N1193 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Essen central train stationbus N74 / ...
30h 45m
€82–336
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Paris Porte Dauphinebus Voltavançar 80 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
30h 51m
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
34h 15m
€189–312

Lisbon to Essen by bus, train, foot, and subway

7Weekly Services

29hAverage Duration

€285Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,901.7 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, TAP Portugal, and three other airlines fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lisboa Oriente to Essen Hbf via Porto Campanha, Redondela De Galicia, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 33h 53m.

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