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

The cheapest way to get from Turku to Essen is to ferry and bus which costs €75 - €210 and takes 33h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Turku to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs €100 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Turku and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Turku station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Turku Bus Station and arriving at Essen via Rīga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 50m.

How far is it from Turku to Essen?

The distance between Turku and Essen is 1449 km.

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

The best way to get from Turku to Essen without a car is to ferry and train which takes 28h 16m and costs €110 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Turku to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turku to Essen bus from?

Turku to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Turku Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Turku to Essen?

The best way to get from Turku to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs €100 - €370. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 41h 50m.

Where does the Turku to Essen bus arrive?

Turku to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Turku and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Turku. It is currently 3:17 PM in Turku and 2:17 PM in Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2596+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Turku to Essen by plane, ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, night train, 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 from Turku Airport
best
1. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)TKU - DUS
6h 34m
€104–362
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Turku to Stockholm
2. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationN74 / ...
33h 36m
€76–207
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Turku to Stockholm
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hbf345
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
28h 16m
€118–312
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Turku to Halmstad
2. Take the car ferry from Halmstad to Grenå
3. Drive from Grenå to Essen
37h 35m
€559–823
Train to Helsinki Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Turku to Pasila
2. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HEL - DUS
7h 28m
€123–351
Ferry, night train, train
1. Take the ferry from Turku to Stockholm
2. Take the night train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hbf305 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
28h 33m
€103–252
Bus
1. Take the bus from Turku Bus Station to Riga, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Rīga to Essen
41h 50m
€90–165
Drive, car ferry, car train
1. Drive from Turku to Oslo Vipperangen
2. Take the car ferry from Oslo Vipperangen to Port of Kiel
3. Drive from Port of Kiel to Hamburg Hbf
4. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
5. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Essen
2d 1h
€688–1,107

Turku to Essen by ferry, bus, night train, and train

12Weekly Services

28h 33mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,449.1 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Turku, Finland and Essen, Germany?

Scandinavian Airlines and Eurowings fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turku Bus Station to Essen via Riga, Bus Station and Rīga in around 41h 50m.

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