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

The cheapest way to get from Tallinn to Essen is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 34h 50m.

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 19m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Tallinn and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Tallinn to Essen. However, there are services departing from Tallinna bussijaam and arriving at Essen via Rīga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 50m.

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 Kaišiadorys, Mockava, Warszawa Centralna and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 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 via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) which takes 26h 55m and costs €170 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m 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 Lux Express, depart from Tallinna bussijaam 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 19m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €200 and takes 29h 29m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 34h 50m.

Where does the Tallinn to Essen bus arrive?

Tallinn to Essen bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Riia station.

What is the time difference between Tallinn and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Tallinn. It is currently 4:34 AM in Tallinn and 3:34 AM in Essen.

Where does the Tallinn to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tallinn to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Tallinn to Essen is 1948 km. It takes approximately 21h 37m 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?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Tallinn to Essen by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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Fly Lennart Meri International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TLL - DUS
5h 19m
€87–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Riiabus El14 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rīga to Essenbus 846421
34h 50m
€81–134
Bus, train via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
1. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus N1324 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
26h 55m
€174–276
Train
1. Take the train from Tallinn to Kaisiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Mockavatrain 31
3. Take the train from Mockava to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Hbftrain Eic
5. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
29h 29m
€146–196
Drive 1,947.6 km
1. Drive from Tallinn to Essencar 1,947.6 km
21h 37m
€309–446
Ferry to Helsinki Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
2. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HEL - DUS
8h 5m
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 58m
€125–286
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
30h 52m
€176–271

Tallinn to Essen by bus, foot, and train

15Weekly Services

26h 55mAverage Duration

€174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,487.7 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

Eurowings, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other 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 Kaišiadorys, Mockava, Warszawa Centralna, and Berlin Hbf in around 29h 29m.

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