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

The cheapest way to get from Łódź to Essen is to bus and fly which costs €45 - €220 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Łódź to Essen is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Łódź and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Łódź Kaliska Bus Station station and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Łódź and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Łódź to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lodz Kaliska and arriving at Essen Hbf via Kutno, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf and S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

How far is it from Łódź to Essen?

The distance between Łódź and Essen is 1156 km. The road distance is 957.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Łódź to Essen without a car is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs €150 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Łódź to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Łódź to Essen bus from?

Łódź to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Łódź Kaliska Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Łódź to Essen train from?

Łódź to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Lodz Kaliska station.

Train or bus from Łódź to Essen?

The best way to get from Łódź to Essen is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs €150 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 13h 6m.

Where does the Łódź to Essen bus arrive?

Łódź to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Łódź to Essen train arrive?

Łódź to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Kutno station.

Can I drive from Łódź to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Łódź to Essen is 957 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Łódź to Essen.

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

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

Book your Łódź to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Łódź to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Train to Warsaw Chopin Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Lodz Fabryczna to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
2. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane WAW - DUS
6h 3m
€89–251
Bus to Katowice International Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lodz, Bus Station to Pyrzowice, Katowice Airportbus
2. Fly from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane KTW - DTM
7h 30m
€46–211
Train
1. Take the train from Lodz Kaliska to Kutnotrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Kutno to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
11h 37m
€155–646
Bus
1. Take the bus from Łódź Kaliska Bus Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
13h 6m
€95–160
Drive 957.3 km
1. Drive from Łódź to Essencar 957.3 km
8h 5m
€135–195
Train to Warsaw Chopin Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the train from Lodz Fabryczna to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
2. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane WAW - DTM
6h 57m
€71–248
Train to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Lodz Widzew to Krakow Glownytrain
2. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane KRK - DUS
8h 54m
€120–395
Train via Poznań
1. Take the train from Lodz Kaliska to Poznan Glownytrain Ic
2. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Eic / ...
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
12h 8m
€135–576

Łódź to Essen by train

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Distance: 1,156.3 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Łódź, Poland and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Lodz Kaliska to Essen Hbf via Kutno, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 11h 37m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Łódź Kaliska Bus Station to Essen Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 13h 6m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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