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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Essen is to bus which costs €60 - €160 and takes 18h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Marseille station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and arriving at Essen central train station via Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Marseille and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Essen. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Marseille to Essen?

The distance between Marseille and Essen is 941 km. The road distance is 1073.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Essen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 52m and costs €100 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Marseille to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Essen bus from?

Marseille to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Essen train from?

Marseille to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.

Train, bus or fly from Marseille to Essen?

The best way to get from Marseille to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs €95 - €290. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €100 - €400 and takes 8h 52m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 18h 45m.

Where does the Marseille to Essen bus arrive?

Marseille to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

Where does the Marseille to Essen train arrive?

Marseille to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Marseille to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Essen is 1073 km. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Marseille to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Marseille to Essen?

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Marseille to Essen by plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), bus, train, or car

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MRS - DUS
4h 40m
€99–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710
18h 45m
€60–159
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
8h 52m
€103–399
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
17h 10m
€75–160
Drive 1,073.4 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Essencar 1,073.4 km
10h 29m
€161–233
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MRS - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 36m
€99–319
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 21m
€120–337
Train
1. Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Frankfurttrain 84
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
12h 9m
€200–272

Marseille to Essen by train

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Distance: 941.2 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Marseille, France and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Swiss 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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