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

The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Essen is to bus which costs €110 - €190 and takes 39h 5m.

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 33m and costs €170 - €900.

Is there a direct bus between Moscow and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Moscow to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Moscow Novoyasnevskaya and arriving at Essen central train station via Minsk Central Bus Station and Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 5m.

How far is it from Moscow to Essen?

The distance between Moscow and Essen is 2131 km. The road distance is 2310.1 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 7m and costs €180 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 10h 33m 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 Eurotrans, 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 33m and costs €170 - €900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €380 and takes 29h 7m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 39h 5m.

Where does the Moscow to Essen bus arrive?

Moscow to Essen bus services, operated by Eurotrans, arrive at Minsk Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Essen?

Essen is 2h behind Moscow. It is currently 8:43 PM in Moscow and 6:43 PM in Essen.

Can I drive from Moscow to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Moscow to Essen is 2310 km. It takes approximately 22h 49m to drive from Moscow to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2596+ 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

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Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)SVO - DUS
10h 33m
€174–863
Bus via Riga
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal to Riga Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Rīga to Essen846421
2d 2h
€76–189
Train
1. Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Brest C
2. Take the train from Terespol to Warszawa CentralnaIc
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin HbfEic
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
29h 7m
€184–374
Bus
1. Take the bus from Moscow Novoyasnevskaya to Minsk Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Hanover
3. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Essen central train station081
39h 5m
€110–188
Drive 2,310.1 km
1. Drive from Moscow to Essen2,310.1 km
22h 49m
€324–467
Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)VKO - DUS
11h 32m
€271–911
Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Frankfurt (FRA)SVO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
11h 30m
€174–795
Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SVO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
12h 37m
€201–930
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Kaliningrad-Passajirsk029Ч / ...
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Dortmund905 / ...
40h 42m
€167–303

Moscow to Essen by train and bus

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40h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,131.4 km
Duration: 10h 33m

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

Air Serbia, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily. 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 7m.

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