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

The cheapest way to get from Porto to Essen is to fly which costs €70 - €270 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porto to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €70 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Porto and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Porto to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Porto - Pólo Universitário and arriving at Essen central train station via Guimaraes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Porto and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Porto to Essen. However, there are services departing from Porto Campanha and arriving at Essen Hbf via Redondela De Galicia, Pontevedra, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 31m.

How far is it from Porto to Essen?

The distance between Porto and Essen is 1673 km. The road distance is 2052.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Porto to Essen without a car is to bus and train via Tours which takes 28h 15m and costs €300 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Porto to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porto to Essen bus from?

Porto to Essen bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Porto - Pólo Universitário station.

Where do I catch the Porto to Essen train from?

Porto to Essen train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Porto Campanha station.

Train, bus or fly from Porto to Essen?

The best way to get from Porto to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €70 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €550 - €950 and takes 31h 31m, you could also bus, which costs €180 - €290 and takes 36h 5m.

Where does the Porto to Essen bus arrive?

Porto to Essen bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Central de Camionagem de Guimarães station.

What is the time difference between Porto and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Porto. It is currently 8:25 AM in Porto and 9:25 AM in Essen.

Where does the Porto to Essen train arrive?

Porto to Essen train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Redondela De Galicia station.

Can I drive from Porto to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Porto to Essen is 2053 km. It takes approximately 19h 55m to drive from Porto to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2574+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Porto to Essen by plane, bus, train, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), car, or bus (Ave)

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane OPO - DUS
5h 37m
€71–269
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane OPO - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 34m
€68–288
Bus, train via Tours
1. Take the bus from Valongo - Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo to Toursbus
2. Take the train from Tours to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
28h 15m
€305–491
Train
1. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Redondela De Galiciatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Pontevedra to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
31h 31m
€593–925
Drive 2,052.6 km
1. Drive from Porto to Essencar 2,052.6 km
19h 55m
€327–471
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane OPO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 52m
€108–377
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane OPO - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
8h 14m
€99–402
Bus
1. Take the bus from Porto - Pólo Universitário to Central de Camionagem de Guimarãesbus 13 | Porto
2. Take the bus from Guimaraes to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N1153
36h 5m
€183–286
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
37h 14m
€222–372

Porto to Essen by train, bus, foot, and subway

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28h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,673 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Porto, Portugal and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, Air France, and three other airlines fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porto Campanha to Essen Hbf via Redondela De Galicia, Pontevedra, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 31h 31m.

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