How to Travel from

Europe to Essen

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Unknown Germany Europe Essen

Cheapest

By car (265 km)

2 h 32 min

265 km.

from $14

Other

Rideshare

2 h 32 min

265 km.

from $10.08

Train, Bus

5 h 47 min

214 km.

from $78.54

Bus, Train

5 h 22 min

213 km.

from $137.87

Train via Kassel

5 h 52 min

214 km.

from $87.74

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Kassel to Essen

Ave. Duration:

3h 15m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$21.63–$30.53

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:

+49 30 311-682904

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Bebra Bahnhof to Essen

Ave. Duration:

3h 19m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$63.61–$76.34

Train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel

Ave. Duration:

39 min

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$29.26–$34.35

Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen

Ave. Duration:

2h 36m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$59.80–$66.16

Nightjet

Phone:

+43 51717

Website:

nightjet.com/en/#/home

Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen

Ave. Duration:

2h 22m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$44.53–$190.84

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:

+49 30 2970

Website:

bahn.de/

Bus from Sontra-Ulfen Mitte to Bebra

Ave. Duration:

57 min

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$7.63–$10.18

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen

Ave. Duration:

2h 42m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$49.62–$76.34

cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH

Phone:

+49 561 766396-0

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

cantus-bahn.de/

Train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel

Ave. Duration:

43 min

Frequency:

Hourly

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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Essen is to drive which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Europe to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

How far is it from Europe to Essen?

The distance between Europe and Essen is 354 km. The road distance is 269.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Europe to Essen without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $59.78 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Europe to Essen, including transfers.

Can I drive from Europe to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Essen is 270 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Europe to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

Book in Essen

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

Friedrichstraße 43, Essen

Fine

8.9

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Bismarckstr. 48-50, Essen

Great

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Am Hauptbahnhof 2, Essen

Fine

8.5

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Veltins-Arena

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Museum Folkwang

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ZOOM Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen

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Essen

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Five ways to Travel from Europe to Essen

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Nightjet

Deutsche Bahn Regional

National Express

cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH

Questions and Answers

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

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

How far is it from Europe to Essen?

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

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

Can I drive from Europe to Essen?

Where can I stay near Essen?