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

The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Essen is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Besançon to Essen is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Besançon and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Besançon and arriving at Essen central train station via Dijon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Besançon and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Essen. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Essen Hbf via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Besançon to Essen?

The distance between Besançon and Essen is 710 km. The road distance is 554.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Besançon to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €120 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Besançon to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Besançon to Essen train from?

Besançon to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.

Train or bus from Besançon to Essen?

The best way to get from Besançon to Essen is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Besançon to Essen bus arrive?

Besançon to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dijon station.

Where does the Besançon to Essen train arrive?

Besançon to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Besançon to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Essen is 555 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Besançon to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Besançon to Essen - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Besançon to Essen by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
7h 15m
€127–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Besançon to Dijonbus FlixBus N199 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dijon to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710
11h 20m
€56–91
Drive 554.7 km
1. Drive from Besançon to Essencar 554.7 km
6h 50m
€88–127
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LYS - DUS
7h 24m
€152–341
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
7h 34m
€122–244
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Besançon to Basel SBBbus
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Süd Strain S6
11h 48m
€71–81
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mulhouse Villetrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
7h 40m
€142–342
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Bourg En Bressetrain
2. Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Genevetrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
8h 12m
€147–353
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mulhouse Villetrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 21m
€195–434
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mulhouse Villetrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
8h 22m
€148–330
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Strasbourgtrain
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
7h 59m
€174–317
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Bourg En Bressetrain
2. Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Genevetrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
9h 35m
€212–426

Besançon to Essen by train

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Distance: 709.6 km
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Besançon, France and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Essen Hbf via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Besançon to Essen central train station via Dijon in around 11h 20m.

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