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 €75 - €150 and takes 19h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €100 - €240.

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 4m.

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 12m.

How far is it from Trieste to Essen?

The distance between Trieste and Essen is 1119 km. The road distance is 1041.1 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 bus which takes 19h 4m and costs €75 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m 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, bus or fly from Trieste to Essen?

The best way to get from Trieste to Essen is to bus which takes 19h 4m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €240 and takes 5h 41m, you could also train, which costs €220 - €480 and takes 14h 12m.

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 1041 km. It takes approximately 10h 26m 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?

Book your Trieste to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2539+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Trieste to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
9h 1m
€134–1,050
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Ljubljana bus stationbus N907 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Essen central train stationbus N885
19h 4m
€76–142
Drive 1,041.1 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Essencar 1,041.1 km
10h 26m
€161–232
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TRS - DUS
5h 41m
€100–231
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
14h 12m
€221–475
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
7h 4m
€217–589
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 Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
7h 47m
Shuttle to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Graz Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
8h 2m
€349–1,136
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 Flughafen Fernb to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 13m
€138–437

Trieste to Essen by bus

7Weekly Buses

19h 4mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Trieste to Essen.

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Distance: 1,119.5 km
Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Trieste to Essen central train station via Ljubljana bus station in around 19h 4m. Alternatively, TUIfly, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily.

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