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 €55 - €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 17m and costs €90 - €280.

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 50m.

How far is it from Tallinn to Essen?

The distance between Tallinn and Essen is 1488 km. The road distance is 1870.1 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 Warsaw which takes 25h 46m and costs €160 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m 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 Tallinn Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Tallinn to Essen?

The best way to get from Tallinn to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 34h 50m.

Where does the Tallinn to Essen bus arrive?

Tallinn to Essen bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Riga Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Tallinn and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Tallinn. It is currently 3:25 PM in Tallinn and 2:25 PM in Essen.

Can I drive from Tallinn to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Tallinn to Essen is 1870 km. It takes approximately 23h 19m 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 2284+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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

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 17m
€92–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus Lux Express 14 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rīga to Essenbus 846421
34h 50m
€59–135
Bus, train via Warsaw
1. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Berlin Hbftrain 95 / ...
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
25h 46m
€163–293
Car ferry, night train, train
1. Take the car ferry from Tallinn to Stockholmcarferry
2. Take the night train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain 305
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
34h 1m
€209–550
Drive 1,870.1 km
1. Drive from Tallinn to Essencar 1,870.1 km
23h 19m
€293–423
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
7h 59m
€141–405
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 59m
€111–332
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus N1324 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
27h
€112–277
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Tallinn to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingencartrain
3. Drive from Göttingen to Essencar
24h 12m
€372–524

Tallinn to Essen by bus and train

13Weekly Services

25h 46mAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,487.8 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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 bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Essen via Rīga in around 34h 50m.

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