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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Essen is to bus which costs €85 - €160 and takes 19h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs €110 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Trieste and arriving at Essen central train station via Ljubljana bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Essen. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Essen Hbf via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.

How far is it from Trieste to Essen?

The distance between Trieste and Essen is 851 km. The road distance is 1042.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Essen without a car is to train which takes 14h 22m and costs €210 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Trieste to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Trieste to Essen train from?

Trieste to Essen train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train or bus from Trieste to Essen?

The best way to get from Trieste to Essen is to train which takes 14h 22m and costs €210 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 19h 15m.

Where does the Trieste to Essen bus arrive?

Trieste to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.

Where does the Trieste to Essen train arrive?

Trieste to Essen train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Trieste to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Essen is 1042 km. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Trieste to Essen.

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

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

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Trieste to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Trieste to Essen by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or car train

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Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 48m
€111–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Ljubljana bus stationbus 402 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Essen central train stationbus N885
19h 15m
€86–154
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
14h 22m
€211–769
Drive 1,042.3 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Essencar 1,042.3 km
10h 23m
€165–239
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
6h 11m
€279–749
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h
€148–447
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 12m
€273–773
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trieste Autostazione to Hauptbahnhofbus 1077 / ...
2. Take the train from Villach Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain Drf
17h 30m
€104–217
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Trieste to Kufsteincar
2. Take the car train from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Essencar
12h 27m
€175–237

Trieste to Essen by train

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Distance: 851.5 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Essen Hbf via Villach Hbf in around 14h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste to Essen central train station via Ljubljana bus station in around 19h 15m.

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