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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Essen is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 16h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Essen central train station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Essen Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Essen?

The distance between Bordeaux and Essen is 1152 km. The road distance is 1086 km.

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

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €250 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Bordeaux to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Essen train from?

Bordeaux to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train, bus or fly from Bordeaux to Essen?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Essen is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €250 - €480. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 6h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 16h 35m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Essen bus arrive?

Bordeaux to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Bordeaux to Essen train arrive?

Bordeaux to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Essen is 1086 km. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Bordeaux to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Bordeaux to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bordeaux to Essen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
7h 55m
€259–475
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N743 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081 / ...
16h 35m
€84–136
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
16h 30m
€160–279
Drive 1,086 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Essencar 1,086 km
10h 29m
€170–245
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BOD - DUS
6h 44m
€105–280
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BOD - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
8h 1m
€109–288
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BOD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 18m
€126–407

Bordeaux to Essen by train, foot, and subway

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7h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,152.1 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Essen Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, Air France, Swiss, and KLM fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours.

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