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How to get fromMarseille to Essenby plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), bus, car or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Marseille to Essen by plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport

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    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane MRS - DUS
    4h 43m
    €95–275

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Essen central train stationbus bus FlixBus N710
    18h 45m
    €65–129

  3. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain train Tha
    8h 52m
    €158–439

  4. Drive 1,073.4 km

    1. Drive from Marseille to Essencar car 1,073.4 km
    10h 30m
    €163–236

  5. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane MRS - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain train
    6h 17m
    €120–327

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Frankfurttrain train 84
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    12h 7m
    €191–262

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Ice
    19h 33m
    €70–159

Marseille to Essen by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€158Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Marseille, France and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 8h 52m.

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