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

The cheapest way to get from Turku to Essen is to bus via Riga which costs €85 - €160 and takes 41h 40m.

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 37m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Turku and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Turku to Essen. However, there are services departing from 4 and arriving at Essen Hbf via Helsinki, Bus Station and Hamburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 39m.

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 27h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m 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 Onni Bus, depart from 4 station.

Bus or fly from Turku to Essen?

The best way to get from Turku to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs €95 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €170 - €300 and takes 39h 39m.

Where does the Turku to Essen bus arrive?

Turku to Essen bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at 30-35 station.

What is the time difference between Turku and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Turku. It is currently 8:51 AM in Turku and 7:51 AM in Essen.

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

Book your Turku to Essen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ 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, 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 from Turku Airport
best
1. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TKU - DUS
6h 37m
€100–302
Bus via Riga
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Turku, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1205
2. Take the bus from Rīga to Essenbus 846421
41h 40m
€85–159
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Turku to Stockholmferry
2. Take the train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
27h 8m
Bus
1. Take the bus from 4 to 30-35bus Ob1
2. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus
39h 39m
€175–292
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Turku to Port Of Trelleborgcar
2. Take the ferry from Trelleborg to Rostock Portferry
3. Drive from Rostock Port to Essencar
39h 20m
€520–753
Bus to Helsinki Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from 1 to 12bus
2. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HEL - DUS
7h 7m
€106–323
Ferry, night train, train
1. Take the ferry from Turku to Stockholmferry
2. Take the night train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg-Harburgnighttrain En
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
28h 34m
Drive, car ferry, car train
1. Drive from Turku to Oslo Vipperangencar
2. Take the car ferry from Oslo Vipperangen to Port of Kielcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
4. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
5. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Essencar
2d 2h
€698–1,127

Turku Airport (TKU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

11Weekly Planes

4h 30mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,449.1 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

Scandinavian Airlines and Eurowings fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 4 to Essen Hbf via Helsinki, Bus Station, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, and Hamburg in around 39h 39m.

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