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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum

Composite routes from Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum

Cheapest
8 h 52 min
Car
1027 km.
from $56
Other
6 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
868 km.
from $176.48
8 h 29 min
Train, Plane
868 km.
from $124.41
15 h 54 min
865 km.
from $215.60
18 h 10 min
Train, Bus
867 km.
from $170.87
8 h 2 min
Train, Plane
868 km.
from $179.87
7 h 41 min
Train, Plane
868 km.
from $152.07

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.98–$381.68
Plane from Dortmund Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$216.28

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$1,017.81

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$954.19
Plane from Frankfurt to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$572.52

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$483.46

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$890.58
Plane from Frankfurt to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$572.52

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.26–$254.45

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$572.52
Plane from Frankfurt to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$572.52

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Katowice,
Ave. Duration:
14h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$95.42–$139.95

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$63.61

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to S
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$108.14
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.52–$64.89
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.72–$30.53

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Essen Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
11h 52m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.34–$216.28

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Oswiecim
Ave. Duration:
5h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$101.78

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus,
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.45–$36.90
Train from Essen Hbf to D-Wehrhahn
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.16–$82.70

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.56–$5.22

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Wroclaw Glowny to Myslowice
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.09–$20.36
Train from Wien Hbf to Oswiecim
Ave. Duration:
5h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.27–$24.17
Train from Katowice to Myslowice
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.91–$15.27
Train from Myslowice to Oswiecim
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$16.54

Polregio

Phone:
(+48) 22 474 00 44
Email:
Website:
polregio.pl/pl/
Train from Krakow Bronowice to Oswiecim
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.20–$5.98
Train from Katowice to Myslowice
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$3.31

LEO Express

Phone:
+420 220 311 700
Email:
Website:
leoexpress.com/de
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Oswiecim
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.35–$57.25

Koleje Śląskie

Phone:
+48 32 428 88 88
Email:
Website:
kolejeslaskie.com/en/
Train from Katowice to Myslowice
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.16–$3.18
Train from Myslowice to Oswiecim
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$2.80–$3.94

Koleje Małopolskie

Phone:
703 20 20 25
Email:
Website:
kolejemalopolskie.com.pl/
Train from Krakow Bronowice to Oswiecim
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.36–$7.63

ODEG

Phone:
+49 30 514 88 88 88
Email:
Website:
odeg.de/
Train from Cottbus Hbf to Horka
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.91–$12.72

Koleje Dolnośląskie

Phone:
+48 76 742 11 12
Email:
Website:
kolejedolnoslaskie.pl/
Train from Horka to Wroclaw
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$9.54–$11.45

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum is to bus which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 18h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum is to fly and train which takes 6h 50m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Oświęcim via Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa and Chrzanów, Dworzec ZKKM. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Oswiecim via S Spandau Bhf, Cottbus Hbf, Horka, Wroclaw Glowny and Myslowice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 54m.

How far is it from Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum?

The distance between Essen and Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum is 1032 km. The road distance is 1027 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum without a car is to train which takes 15h 54m and costs $130.43 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum bus from?

Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum train from?

Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum?

The best way to get from Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum is to train which takes 15h 54m and costs $130.43 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 18h 24m. There are no good options to fly between Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum.

Where does the Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum bus arrive?

Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa.

Where does the Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum train arrive?

Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum is 1027 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Essen to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum.

Where can I stay near Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum?

There are 677+ hotels available in Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. Prices start at $27.01 per night.
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