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

The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Essen is to bus via Riga which costs €100 - €180 and takes 2 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Moscow to Essen is to fly which takes 10h 35m and costs €160 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Moscow and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Moscow to Essen. However, there are services departing from Moscow Novoyasnevskaya and arriving at Essen Hbf via Dnipro Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 54m.

How far is it from Moscow to Essen?

The distance between Moscow and Essen is 2131 km. The road distance is 2311.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Moscow to Essen without a car is to train which takes 29h 4m and costs €170 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Moscow to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Moscow to Essen bus from?

Moscow to Essen bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Moscow Novoyasnevskaya station.

Train, bus or fly from Moscow to Essen?

The best way to get from Moscow to Essen is to fly which takes 10h 35m and costs €160 - €650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €350 and takes 29h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €370 and takes 41h 54m.

Where does the Moscow to Essen bus arrive?

Moscow to Essen bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Dnipro Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Essen?

Essen is 2h behind Moscow. It is currently 2:45 PM in Moscow and 12:45 PM in Essen.

Can I drive from Moscow to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Moscow to Essen is 2311 km. It takes approximately 22h 55m to drive from Moscow to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2589+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Moscow to Essen by plane, train, 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.

Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SVO - DUS
10h 35m
€165–613
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Moscow Novoyasnevskaya to Dnipro Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dnipro Central Bus Station to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
41h 54m
€100–365
Train
1. Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Brest Ctrain
2. Take the train from Terespol to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Hbftrain Eic
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
29h 4m
€178–346
Drive 2,311.4 km
1. Drive from Moscow to Essencar 2,311.4 km
22h 55m
€323–466
Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VKO - DUS
11h 35m
€231–761
Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SVO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
11h 30m
€165–565
Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SVO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
12h 57m
€192–720
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Kaliningrad-Passajirsktrain 029Ч / ...
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Dortmundbus 905 / ...
40h 43m
€178–304
Bus via Riga
1. Take the bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Rīga to Essenbus 846421
2d 2h
€106–179

Moscow to Essen by train and bus

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40h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,131.4 km
Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Moscow, Russia and Essen, Germany?

Air Serbia, Southwind Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Essen Hbf via Brest C, Brest Bus station, Terespol, Terespol, Warszawa Centralna, and Berlin Hbf in around 29h 4m.

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