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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €130 and takes 17h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Venezia, Tronchetto and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Venice station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Venezia Santa Lucia Station and arriving at Essen Hbf via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

How far is it from Venice to Essen?

The distance between Venice and Essen is 823 km. The road distance is 1031.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 17h 24m and costs €50 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Venice to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Essen bus from?

Venice to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venezia, Tronchetto station.

Where do I catch the Venice to Essen train from?

Venice to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Venezia Santa Lucia Station.

Train, bus or fly from Venice to Essen?

The best way to get from Venice to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €130 and takes 17h 24m, you could also train via Munich, which costs €85 - €320 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Venice to Essen bus arrive?

Venice to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Venice to Essen train arrive?

Venice to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Venice to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Essen is 1032 km. It takes approximately 10h 45m to drive from Venice to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Venice to Essen by plane, car, car train, bus, or 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
4h 30m
€80–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N28
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N3204 / ...
17h 24m
€51–125
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Venice to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
9h 29m
€144–1,065
Drive 1,031.6 km
1. Drive from Venice to Essencar 1,031.6 km
10h 45m
€160–232
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 46m
€92–315
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VCE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 53m
€120–340
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to München Hbftrain 89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
12h 23m
€89–316
Train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
14h 48m
€169–217

Venice to Essen by bus

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17h 24mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 823.2 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station in around 17h 24m.

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