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

The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Essen is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rouen to Essen is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Rouen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rouen to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Rouen and arriving at Essen central train station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rouen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Essen Hbf via Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Rouen to Essen?

The distance between Rouen and Essen is 752 km. The road distance is 559.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rouen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs €220 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Rouen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rouen to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rouen to Essen train from?

Rouen to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.

Train or bus from Rouen to Essen?

The best way to get from Rouen to Essen is to train which takes 7h and costs €220 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Rouen to Essen bus arrive?

Rouen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Rouen to Essen train arrive?

Rouen to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Rouen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rouen to Essen is 560 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Rouen to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Rouen to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Rouen to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV, Eurostar)

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 Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
7h
€224–380
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rouen to Brussels-North train stationbus 712
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
10h 15m
€41–76
Drive 559.6 km
1. Drive from Rouen to Essencar 559.6 km
5h 17m
€87–125
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
6h 6m
€154–364
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
7h 57m
€160–316
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 39m
€151–382

Rouen to Essen by train

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Distance: 751.6 km
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Essen Hbf via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rouen to Essen central train station via Brussels-North train station in around 10h 15m.

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