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 €85 - €300 and takes 5h 34m.

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 34m and costs €85 - €300.

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, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 13m.

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 towncar and bus and train which takes 25h 57m and costs €460 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m 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 34m and costs €85 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €550 and takes 30h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €160 - €240 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 3:45 AM in Porto and 4:45 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 629+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane OPO - DUS
5h 34m
€87–300
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 Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 26m
€81–354
Towncar, bus, train
1. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Bragançatowncar
2. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Bragança to Toursbus
3. Take the train from Tours to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
25h 57m
€465–650
Train
1. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Redondela De Galiciatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Redondela De Galicia 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
30h 13m
€235–541
Drive 2,052.6 km
1. Drive from Porto to Essencar 2,052.6 km
19h 55m
€313–452
Fly to Weeze Airport, train
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane OPO - NRN
2. Take the train from Kevelaer Bahnhof to Krefeld Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 33m
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 to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
8h 13m
€86–292
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porto - Casa da Música to Paris Dauphinebus Porto
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
30h 31m
€218–413
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
€165–238

Porto to Essen by train

6Weekly Trains

30h 13mAverage Duration

€235Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,673 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

Eurowings, TUIfly, and four 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, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 30h 13m.

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