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 €95 - €150 and takes 16h 55m.

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 35m and costs €75 - €250.

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 16h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Venice to Essen. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Essen Hbf via Milano Centrale and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Venice to Essen?

The distance between Venice and Essen is 813 km. The road distance is 1028 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 train which takes 13h 30m and costs €210 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m 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 Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. 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 35m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €460 and takes 13h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 16h 55m.

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 Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Venice to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Essen is 1028 km. It takes approximately 10h 52m 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?

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There are 10 ways to get from Venice to Essen by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, or car train

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Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
4h 35m
€77–249
Train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
13h 30m
€212–456
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N28
16h 55m
€96–145
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Venezia S. Lucia to Ulm Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
15h 8m
€138–308
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport 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 20m
€82–281
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLQ - DUS
6h 1m
€111–326
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport 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 44m
€135–295
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Wuppertal Hbfbus
3. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S9
18h 22m
€161–300
Drive 1,028 km
1. Drive from Venice to Essencar 1,028 km
10h 52m
€166–240
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Venice to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Essencar
12h 51m
€181–249

Venice to Essen by train

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Distance: 812.9 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

Eurowings, TUIfly, and three other airlines fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Essen Hbf via Milano Centrale and Basel SBB in around 13h 30m.

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