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 €110 - €270 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 €80 - €250.

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 Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 19m.

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 which takes 26h 55m and costs €180 - €390.

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 FlixBus, depart from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D 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 €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €260 - €600 and takes 29h 29m, you could also bus via Hamburg, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 34h 19m.

Where does the Tallinn to Essen bus arrive?

Tallinn to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Tallinn and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Tallinn. It is currently 12:19 PM in Tallinn and 11:19 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 2488+ hotels available in Essen.

Tallinn to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Tallinn to Essen by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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 19m
€85–242
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 / ...
26h 55m
€188–381
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
€265–563
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Stockholmferry
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 345
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
38h 59m
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 57m
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
€117–342
Fly Lennart Meri International Airport to Dortmund Airport
1. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane TLL - DTM
11h 42m
€108–269
Bus via Hamburg
1. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the bus from Hamburg Central Bus Station to Essen Hbfbus Odesa
34h 19m
€141–245
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Riiabus El14 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rīga to Essenbus 846421
34h 50m
€113–265
Drive 1,947.6 km
1. Drive from Tallinn to Essencar 1,947.6 km
21h 37m
€310–447

Tallinn to Essen by bus, foot, and train

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26h 55mAverage Duration

€188Cheapest 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) 4 times a day. 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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