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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Flensburg to Essen

Cheapest
4 h 11 min
Car
509 km.
from $27

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Flensburg central train station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.71–$76.34

Airlines

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$343.51

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Flensburg to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.35–$54.71
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.34–$89.06
Train from Husum to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$114.50

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Flensburg to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$31.81–$45.80
Bus from Flensburg ZOB to Husum(Nordsee)
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.91–$12.09

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$49.62

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Flensburg to Essen is to bus which costs $46.74 - $65.22 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Flensburg to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Flensburg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Flensburg central train station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Flensburg and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Flensburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Flensburg and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Flensburg to Essen?

The distance between Flensburg and Essen is 542 km. The road distance is 513 km.

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

The best way to get from Flensburg to Essen without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $54.35 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Flensburg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Flensburg to Essen bus from?

Flensburg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Flensburg central train station.

Where do I catch the Flensburg to Essen train from?

Flensburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, depart from Flensburg station.

Train or bus from Flensburg to Essen?

The best way to get from Flensburg to Essen is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $54.35 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $46.74 - $65.22 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Flensburg to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Flensburg to Essen train arrive?

Flensburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Flensburg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Flensburg to Essen is 513 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Flensburg to Essen.

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

Book your Flensburg to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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