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

The cheapest way to get from Tallinn to Essen is to fly which costs €100 - €240 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tallinn to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Tallinn and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Tallinn station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Tallinn, Bus Station and arriving at Essen via Rīga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Tallinn and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Tallinn to Essen. However, there are services departing from Tallinn and arriving at Essen Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny and S+U Lichtenberg Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 29m.

How far is it from Tallinn to Essen?

The distance between Tallinn and Essen is 1488 km. The road distance is 1947.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Tallinn to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 59m and costs €210 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Tallinn to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tallinn to Essen bus from?

Tallinn to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Tallinn, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Tallinn to Essen train from?

Tallinn to Essen train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Tallinn station.

Train, bus or fly from Tallinn to Essen?

The best way to get from Tallinn to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €490 and takes 37h 29m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €290 and takes 34h 45m.

Where does the Tallinn to Essen bus arrive?

Tallinn to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Tallinn and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Tallinn. It is currently 2:26 PM in Tallinn and 1:26 PM in Essen.

Where does the Tallinn to Essen train arrive?

Tallinn to Essen train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.

Can I drive from Tallinn to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Tallinn to Essen is 1948 km. It takes approximately 21h 36m to drive from Tallinn to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Tallinn to Essen by plane, bus, train, car ferry, ferry, or car

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Fly Lennart Meri International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TLL - DUS
5h 22m
€105–240
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206a
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
30h 59m
€215–399
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Tallinn to Stockholmcarferry
2. Take the train from Stockholm C to Hamburg Hbftrain 083 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
32h 49m
€249–675
Train
1. Take the train from Tallinn to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Ic
4. Take the train from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf to Essen Hbftrain 10
37h 29m
€241–486
Ferry to Helsinki Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
2. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HEL - DUS
8h 12m
€131–317
Fly Lennart Meri International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane TLL - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 55m
€138–363
Fly Lennart Meri International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TLL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 44m
€137–382
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus 1231 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rīga to Essenbus 846421
34h 45m
€131–284
Drive 1,947.6 km
1. Drive from Tallinn to Essencar 1,947.6 km
21h 36m
€314–454

Tallinn to Essen by bus, foot, and train

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30h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,487.7 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Tallinn, Estonia and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, Finnair, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tallinn to Essen Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, and S+U Lichtenberg Bhf in around 37h 29m.

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