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

The cheapest way to get from Mulhouse to Essen is to bus and train which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mulhouse to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Mulhouse and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Mulhouse to Essen. However, there are services departing from Mulhouse Ville and arriving at Essen Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Mulhouse to Essen?

The distance between Mulhouse and Essen is 610 km. The road distance is 535.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mulhouse to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €50 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Mulhouse to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mulhouse to Essen train from?

Mulhouse to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Mulhouse to Essen?

The best way to get from Mulhouse to Essen is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 48m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €270 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Mulhouse to Essen train arrive?

Mulhouse to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mulhouse to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mulhouse to Essen is 536 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Mulhouse to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 629+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Mulhouse to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
6h 13m
€54–161
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Strasbourgbus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Leverkusenbus N11
3. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbftrain Re
9h 46m
€38–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 48m
Drive 535.9 km
1. Drive from Mulhouse to Essencar 535.9 km
4h 35m
€82–118
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 20m
€108–266
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 1m
€108–328
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 33m
€112–362
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 16m
€138–340
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 54m
€148–328

Mulhouse to Essen by train

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6h 13mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 609.6 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–120 and the journey takes 4h 42m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 6h 19m.

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