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

The cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Essen is to bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 15h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Warsaw to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Warsaw and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Warsaw, Bus Station West station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Warsaw and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Warsaw to Essen. However, there are services departing from Warszawa Centralna and arriving at Essen Hbf via Berlin Hbf, Buende(Westf) and Herford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

How far is it from Warsaw to Essen?

The distance between Warsaw and Essen is 1019 km. The road distance is 1061.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Warsaw to Essen without a car is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Warsaw to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Essen train from?

Warsaw to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Warszawa Centralna station.

Train, bus or fly from Warsaw to Essen?

The best way to get from Warsaw to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 11h 58m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Warsaw to Essen bus arrive?

Warsaw to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Warsaw to Essen train arrive?

Warsaw to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Warsaw to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Warsaw to Essen is 1062 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Warsaw to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2539+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Warsaw to Essen by plane, train, bus, or car

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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane WAW - DUS
5h 32m
€68–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Essen central train stationbus N1320 / ...
15h 35m
€60–140
Train
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Hbftrain Eic
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Bündetrain Ice
3. Take the train from Herford to Essen Hbftrain Re
11h 58m
Drive 1,061.9 km
1. Drive from Warsaw to Essencar 1,061.9 km
8h 48m
€150–217
Fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane WAW - DTM
2. Take the train from Dortmund-Kurl to Essen Hbftrain
5h 16m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane WAW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 13m
€106–348
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane WAW - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 36m
€96–300
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane WAW - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 56m
€63–257

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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2h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,019.1 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Warsaw, Poland and Essen, Germany?

LOT, Eurowings, and Lufthansa fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Warszawa Centralna to Essen Hbf via Berlin Hbf, Buende(Westf), and Herford in around 11h 58m.

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