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

The cheapest way to get from Perpignan to Essen is to bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 18h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perpignan to Essen is to train and fly which takes 6h 48m and costs €70 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Perpignan and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Perpignan to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Perpignan and arriving at Essen central train station via Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Perpignan and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Perpignan to Essen. However, there are services departing from Perpignan and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

How far is it from Perpignan to Essen?

The distance between Perpignan and Essen is 1506 km. The road distance is 1212.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Perpignan to Essen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 33m and costs €140 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Perpignan to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perpignan to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Perpignan to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Perpignan to Essen?

The best way to get from Perpignan to Essen is to train via Paris which takes 10h 33m and costs €140 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 18h 55m.

Where does the Perpignan to Essen bus arrive?

Perpignan to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.

Where does the Perpignan to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perpignan to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Perpignan to Essen is 1212 km. It takes approximately 11h 33m to drive from Perpignan to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Perpignan to Essen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen HbfTha
10h 33m
€148–390
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perpignan to MontpellierFlixBus 788 / ...
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Essen central train stationFlixBus N710
18h 55m
€56–130
Drive 1,212.1 km
1. Drive from Perpignan to Essen1,212.1 km
11h 33m
€188–271
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Sants
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BCN - DUS
6h 48m
€71–343
Train
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen HbfTha
12h 24m
€167–398
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from PERPIGNAN, Gare Routiere, Bd Saint-Assiscle, k/SNCF to FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf41 / ...
19h 40m
€109–187
Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Montpellier Sud De France
2. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MPL - DUS
9h 5m
€162–445
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Sants
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BCN - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen Hbf
7h 33m
€86–342
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Perpignan to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)MRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
9h 59m
€155–385

Perpignan to Essen by train

14Weekly Trains

10h 33mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,505.5 km
Duration: 10h 33m

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

You can take a train from Perpignan to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perpignan to Essen central train station via Montpellier in around 18h 55m.

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