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 - €170 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 34m and costs €100 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Turku and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Turku to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Turun linja-autoasema, 4 and arriving at Essen central train station via Helsinki, Bus Station and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 45m.

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 12m 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 Onni Bus, depart from Turun linja-autoasema, 4 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 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €230 and takes 40h 45m.

Where does the Turku to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Turku and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Turku. It is currently 6:32 PM in Turku and 5:32 PM in Essen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ 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)plane TKU - DUS
6h 34m
€104–372
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
€85–165
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Turku to Stockholmferry
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
27h 12m
€118–312
Bus
1. Take the bus from Turun linja-autoasema, 4 to Hki linja-autoasema, 30-35bus Ob1
2. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationbus N74 / ...
40h 45m
€97–230
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Turku to Halmstadcar
2. Take the car ferry from Halmstad to Grenåcarferry
3. Drive from Grenå to Essencar
37h 44m
€568–835
Train to Helsinki Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Turku to Pasilatrain
2. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HEL - DUS
7h 28m
€123–351
Ferry, night train, train
1. Take the ferry from Turku to Stockholmferry
2. Take the night train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain 305 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
28h 38m
€103–252
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
€697–1,118

Turku to Essen by bus

6Weekly Buses

40h 45mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest 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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turun linja-autoasema, 4 to Essen central train station via Helsinki, Bus Station and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 40h 45m.

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