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 €90 - €150 and takes 20h 15m.

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 6h 49m and costs €140 - €330.

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 and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.

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 and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

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 which takes 9h 31m and costs €270 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 31m 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 which takes 9h 31m and costs €270 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 20h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €330 and takes 6h 49m.

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, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
9h 31m
€270–496
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brest to Lillebus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus 328 / ...
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081
20h 15m
€92–150
Drive 1,058.3 km
1. Drive from Brest to Essencar 1,058.3 km
10h 16m
€166–239
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BES - DUS
6h 49m
€141–321
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Duisburgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 39m
€101–183
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 41m
€203–733

Brest to Essen by train, foot, and subway

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9h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,219.7 km
Duration: 9h 31m

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, and Paris Nord in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest to Essen central train station via Lille and Brussels-North train station in around 20h 15m.

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