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How to Travel from

Athens to Essen

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$114.64–$585.94

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.33–$1,655.91
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.07–$764.27
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.01–$700.58

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.33–$1,210.09
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.59–$585.94

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.33–$1,210.09
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.59–$764.27
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.01–$700.58

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$1,401.15

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$420.35
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$509.51

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from München Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$121.01–$140.12
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.39–$38.21
Train from Frankfurt to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.87–$66.24

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.02

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.38–$1,210.09

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$34.39
Train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolis
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.71–$11.20
Train from Athens to Larissa
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$22.93

Bus operators

Metro Euro Tirane

Phone:
+30694 051 4160
Website:
metroeuro.travel/
Bus from Athens to Librazhd
Ave. Duration:
7h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Metak Trans

Phone:
+389 70 638 014
Website:
metaktrans.mk
Bus from Strumica to München
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week

Nela Travel Tours

Phone:
+355 68 391 1009
Website:
nelatravel.site/
Bus from Librazhd to Essen
Ave. Duration:
22h 54m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$186.42

Euro Bus MK

Phone:
+389 46 787 312
Website:
eurobus.mk/
Bus from Kumanovo to Essen
Ave. Duration:
30h 9m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$121.01–$152.85

Alvavel

Phone:
+355 67 604 2191
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064871316936
Bus from Athens to Librazhd
Ave. Duration:
10h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily

Siamos Tours

Phone:
0030 2108219900
Website:
siamostours.com/el/epikoinonia/
Bus from Athens to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$43.31–$82.80

Hak Bus

Phone:
+389 75 209 209
Website:
hakbus.org/
Bus from Kumanovo to Essen
Ave. Duration:
23h 59m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Bashkim Tours

Phone:
+389 44 338 003
Bus from Kumanovo to Essen
Ave. Duration:
35h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Portokalidis Tours

Website:
portokalidistours.gr
Bus from Larissa to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
41h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$318.44–$471.30

Nasir Tours

Phone:
+389 42 218 007
Website:
nasirtours.mk/en/destinations
Bus from Kumanovo to Essen
Ave. Duration:
23h 34m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$104.79

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Essen is to fly and train which costs $92.39 - $293.48 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $119.57 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Essen. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Essen Hbf via Librazhd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 5m.

How far is it from Athens to Essen?

The distance between Athens and Essen is 2073 km. The road distance is 2611.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 31h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Athens to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Essen bus from?

Athens to Essen bus services, operated by Metro Euro Tirane, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Essen?

The best way to get from Athens to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $119.57 - $543.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31h 5m.

Where does the Athens to Essen bus arrive?

Athens to Essen bus services, operated by Metro Euro Tirane, arrive at Librazhd station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 04:33 in Athens and 03:33 in Essen.

Can I drive from Athens to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Essen is 2612 km. It takes approximately 24h 13m to drive from Athens to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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