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

The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Essen is to bus and train which costs €50 - €130 and takes 15h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Essen is to fly and train which takes 5h 55m and costs €100 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Poitiers and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Poitiers and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 16h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Poitiers and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Essen. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Essen Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Poitiers to Essen?

The distance between Poitiers and Essen is 933 km. The road distance is 859.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Poitiers to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €120 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Poitiers to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Poitiers to Essen?

The best way to get from Poitiers to Essen is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €120 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 16h 40m.

Where does the Poitiers to Essen bus arrive?

Poitiers to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Poitiers to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poitiers to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Essen is 860 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Poitiers to Essen.

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

Book your Poitiers to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2595+ hotels available in Essen.

Poitiers to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Poitiers to Essen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, 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 Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen HbfThalys
7h 11m
€129–328
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus
2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Aéroport CDG 1B
3. Take the bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Essen - Bus Station
15h 56m
€54–122
Drive 859.7 km
1. Drive from Poitiers to Essen859.7 km
8h 7m
€132–190
Fly Poitiers–Biard Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)PIS - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
5h 55m
€105–406
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poitiers to Essen central train stationFlixBus N1153
16h 40m
€70–110
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CDG - DUS
6h 5m
€165–465
Fly Poitiers–Biard Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)PIS - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlo
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbf
7h 44m
€118–375
Fly Poitiers–Biard Airport to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)PIS - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf
7h 38m
€162–526

Poitiers to Essen by train, foot, and subway

14Weekly Services

7h 11mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 933.3 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Poitiers to Essen Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Poitiers to Essen central train station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 16h 40m.

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