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

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Essen is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 19h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brest to Essen is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs €140 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Essen central train station via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to Essen. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Essen Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

How far is it from Brest to Essen?

The distance between Brest and Essen is 1220 km. The road distance is 1058.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Brest to Essen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 9m and costs €270 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Brest to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brest to Essen train from?

Brest to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.

Train, bus or fly from Brest to Essen?

The best way to get from Brest to Essen is to train via Paris which takes 10h 9m and costs €270 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 19h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €340 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Brest to Essen bus arrive?

Brest to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Brest to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brest to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brest to Essen is 1058 km. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Brest to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Brest to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Brest to Essen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train (TGV), or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
10h 9m
€273–572
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brest to Lillebus N702
2. Take the bus from Lille to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
19h 25m
€105–178
Drive 1,058.3 km
1. Drive from Brest to Essencar 1,058.3 km
10h 16m
€164–237
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BES - DUS
7h 52m
€141–333
Train
1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Rennes to Bruxelles Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
11h 33m
€213–432
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BES - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
8h 47m
€218–753

Brest to Essen by train, foot, and subway

75Weekly Services

10h 9mAverage Duration

€273Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,220 km
Duration: 10h 9m

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

You can take a train from Brest to Essen Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Aachen Hbf in around 10h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest to Essen central train station via Lille in around 19h 25m.

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