What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 19h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs €90 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna Airport (BLQ) and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf station. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna Airport (BLQ) and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Bologna Aeroporto and arriving at Essen Hbf via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

How far is it from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Bologna Airport (BLQ) and Essen Hbf is 859 km. The road distance is 1090.5 km.

How do I travel from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 12h 30m and costs €200 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf bus from?

Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf train from?

Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs €90 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €650 and takes 12h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 19h 10m.

Where does the Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf is 1090 km. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf.

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

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Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, or car train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLQ - DUS
2h 13m
€90–304
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BLQ - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
3h 11m
€75–302
Train
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
12h 30m
€202–643
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Essen central train stationbus N537
19h 10m
€90–160
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
2. Take the nighttrain from Verona Porta Nuova to Ulm Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
17h 55m
€142–563
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLQ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
3h 41m
€144–415
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bologna - Servizio Due Madonne to Wuppertal Berliner Strassebus
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Oberbarmen Bf to Essen Hbftrain S9
22h 17m
Drive 1,090.5 km
1. Drive from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbfcar 1,090.5 km
10h 6m
€170–245
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Essen Hbfcar
12h 41m
€197–268

Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Essen Hbf by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 859.3 km
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Bologna Airport (BLQ), Italy and Essen Hbf, Germany?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bologna Aeroporto to Essen Hbf via Bologna Centrale FS, Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, and Basel SBB in around 12h 30m.

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