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Bologna, Italy → Essen, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bologna to Essen

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$25.41–$317.61

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.27–$762.26
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.27–$1,143.39

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$597.10
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$762.26
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.45–$558.99

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.75–$508.17
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.52–$698.74
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.58–$279.49

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$266.79–$889.30

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.09–$698.74
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.27–$1,016.34

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Essen
Ave. Duration:
17h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$107.99–$152.45

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$69.87–$82.58
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.30–$38.11

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$21.60

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.87–$82.58
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.70–$55.90

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.55–$63.52
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.57–$44.47

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.79–$24.14
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.53–$12.70

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
6h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.45–$228.68

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95

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:
$127.04–$1,206.91

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Essen is to bus which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 17h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 17h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Essen Hbf via Milan Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Bologna to Essen?

The distance between Bologna and Essen is 864 km. The road distance is 1098.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bologna to Essen without a car is to train which takes 12h 15m and costs $195.65 - $336.96 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Bologna to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Essen bus from?

Bologna to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Essen train from?

Bologna to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Bologna to Essen?

The best way to get from Bologna to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $195.65 - $336.96 and takes 12h 15m, you could also bus, which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 17h 50m.

Where does the Bologna to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bologna to Essen train arrive?

Bologna to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milan Centrale station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Essen is 1099 km. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Bologna to Essen.

Which airlines fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport Airport?

KLM, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti and two other airlines offer flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport Airport.

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

Book your Bologna to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bologna 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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