How to Travel from

Schengen to Essen

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Luxembourg Germany Schengen Essen

Cheapest

By car (282 km)

2 h 57 min

282 km.

from $15

Other

Rideshare

2 h 57 min

282 km.

from $10.73

Train via Koblenz

5 h 11 min

224 km.

from $81.48

Train

5 h 26 min

225 km.

from $89.80

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Essen

Ave. Duration:

5h 20m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$32.91–$45.57

Airlines

KLM

Website:

klm.com

Plane from Luxembourg to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

3h 43m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$291.13–$493.65

Air France

Website:

airfrance.com

Plane from Luxembourg to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

6h 12m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$354.42–$1,075.91

Lufthansa

Website:

lufthansa.com/

Plane from Luxembourg to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

3h 53m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$341.76–$822.76

Swiss

Website:

swiss.com/

Plane from Luxembourg to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

3h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$75.95–$886.04

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:

+44 343 218 6186

Website:

eurostar.com/rw-en

Train from Köln Hbf to Essen

Ave. Duration:

51 min

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$39.24–$88.60

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:

+49 30 311-682904

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Koblenz Hbf to Essen

Ave. Duration:

1h 45m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$46.83–$53.16

Train from Köln Hbf to Essen

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$34.18–$39.24

Train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Essen

Ave. Duration:

2h 4m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$48.10–$53.16

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:

+49 30 2970

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Perl to Trier,

Ave. Duration:

51 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$12.66–$18.99

Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$22.78–$32.91

Train from Trier Hbf to Koeln

Ave. Duration:

2h 48m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$36.71–$51.90

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Train from Köln Hbf to Essen

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$18.99–$27.85

Flixtrain

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixtrain.de/

Train from Köln Hbf to Essen

Ave. Duration:

53 min

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$7.59–$11.39

Süwex

Phone:

0621 8301200

Website:

suewex.de/

Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$24.05–$34.18

Train from Merzig to Koblenz

Ave. Duration:

2h 9m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$31.64–$44.30

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:

+352 24 89 24 89

Website:

cfl.lu/fr-fr

Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$3.71

Train from Trier Hbf to Koeln

Ave. Duration:

2h 33m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$3.71

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

The cheapest way to get from Schengen to Essen is to bus which costs $28.26 - $39.13 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schengen to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $48.91 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Schengen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Schengen to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Schengen, Ennen am Doref and arriving at Essen central train station via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Schengen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Schengen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Perl and arriving at Essen Hbf via Trier, Hauptbahnhof and Koblenz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Schengen to Essen?

The distance between Schengen and Essen is 328 km. The road distance is 280.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Schengen to Essen without a car is to train via Koblenz which takes 5h 11m and costs $54.35 - $92.39 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Schengen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schengen to Essen bus from?

Schengen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

Where do I catch the Schengen to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Schengen to Essen?

The best way to get from Schengen to Essen is to train via Koblenz which takes 5h 11m and costs $54.35 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28.26 - $39.13 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $119.57 - $815.22 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Schengen to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Schengen to Essen train arrive?

Schengen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Schengen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Schengen to Essen is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Schengen to Essen.

Which airlines fly from Luxembourg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport Airport?

Eurowings, Luxair, Air France and four other airlines offer flights from Luxembourg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport Airport.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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Fine

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Four ways to Travel from Schengen to Essen

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Airlines

KLM

Air France

Lufthansa

Swiss

Train operators

Eurostar

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Deutsche Bahn Regional

National Express

Flixtrain

Süwex

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Schengen and Essen?

Is there a direct train between Schengen and Essen?

How far is it from Schengen to Essen?

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

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

Where do I catch the Schengen to Essen bus from?

Where do I catch the Schengen to Essen train from?

Train, bus or fly from Schengen to Essen?

Where does the Schengen to Essen bus arrive?

Where does the Schengen to Essen train arrive?

Can I drive from Schengen to Essen?

Which airlines fly from Luxembourg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport Airport?

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

Where can I stay near Essen?