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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Essen is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 20h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Essen is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs €300 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Essen - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Essen. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Essen Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Pau to Essen?

The distance between Pau and Essen is 1385 km. The road distance is 1281.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Essen without a car is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs €360 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Pau to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Essen bus from?

Pau to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Essen train from?

Pau to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.

Train, bus or fly from Pau to Essen?

The best way to get from Pau to Essen is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs €360 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 20h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €300 - €600 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Pau to Essen bus arrive?

Pau to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Pau to Essen train arrive?

Pau to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Pau to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Essen is 1282 km. It takes approximately 12h 26m to drive from Pau to Essen.

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

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

Book your Pau to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Pau to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
10h 13m
€361–572
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N765
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 55m
€103–173
Drive 1,281.8 km
1. Drive from Pau to Essencar 1,281.8 km
12h 26m
€205–297
Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PUF - DUS
7h 5m
€309–581
Train via Essen Hbf
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
10h 16m
€361–572
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BIQ - DUS
8h 4m
€147–392
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TLS - DUS
8h 53m
€130–330

Pau to Essen by train, foot, and subway

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10h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,384.6 km
Duration: 10h 13m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Essen Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Essen - Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 55m.

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