There are 7 ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Essen by plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), bus, car, train, train (TGV), or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MRS - DUS
4h 47m€84–254Train via Paris
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
9h 15m€290–567Bus
- Take the bus from Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710
16h 40m€85–136Drive 1,057.9 km
- Drive from Aix-en-Provence to Essencar 1,057.9 km
10h 19m€168–242Fly to Frankfurt, train
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MRS - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 16m€140–337Train
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
11h 20m€239–390Train #2
- Take the train from Marseille Saint Ch to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
11h 22m€296–478
Aix-en-Provence to Essen by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Essen is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 16h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €80 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Aix-en-Provence to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride and arriving at Essen central train station via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Aix-en-Provence to Essen. However, there are services departing from Aix En Provence Tgv and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Essen is 944 km. The road distance is 1057.9 km.
The best way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Essen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 15m and costs €290 - €600.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Aix-en-Provence to Essen, including transfers.
Aix-en-Provence to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride station.
Aix-en-Provence to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Aix En Provence Tgv station.
The best way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €290 - €600 and takes 9h 15m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 16h 40m.
What companies run services between Aix-en-Provence, France and Essen, Germany?
Eurowings, Lufthansa City, and three other airlines fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Routière to Essen Hbf via Gare TGV, Aix En Provence Tgv, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 9h 15m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–320
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–250
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–280
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €130–210
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €190–290
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Aix-en-Provence to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Aix-en-Provence to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aix-en-Provence to Essen is 1058 km. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Aix-en-Provence to Essen.
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