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

The cheapest way to get from Debrecen to Essen is to bus which costs €110 - €180 and takes 21h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Debrecen to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €240 - €1800.

Is there a direct bus between Debrecen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Debrecen station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Debrecen bus station and arriving at Essen central train station via Budapest Airport and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Debrecen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Debrecen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Debrecen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Koebanya-Kispest, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, München Hbf and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 56m.

How far is it from Debrecen to Essen?

The distance between Debrecen and Essen is 1195 km. The road distance is 1403.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Debrecen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 16h 56m and costs €190 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Debrecen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Debrecen to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Debrecen to Essen train from?

Debrecen to Essen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Debrecen station.

Train, bus or fly from Debrecen to Essen?

The best way to get from Debrecen to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €240 - €1800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €360 and takes 16h 56m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €180 and takes 21h 28m.

Where does the Debrecen to Essen bus arrive?

Debrecen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest Airport station.

Where does the Debrecen to Essen train arrive?

Debrecen to Essen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Koebanya-Kispest station.

Can I drive from Debrecen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Debrecen to Essen is 1403 km. It takes approximately 12h 54m to drive from Debrecen to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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There are 7 ways to get from Debrecen to Essen by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DEB - DUS
4h 19m
€245–1,758
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Debrecen bus station to Budapest Airportbus N910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Budapest Airport to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 1924
21h 28m
€114–180
Train
1. Take the train from Debrecen to Koebanya-Kispesttrain Ir / ...
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
16h 56m
€194–355
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Debrecen to Wien Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
19h 54m
€156–318
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oradea Gara CFR Oradea to Kölnbus
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Süd Strain S6
25h 34m
Drive 1,403.4 km
1. Drive from Debrecen to Essencar 1,403.4 km
12h 54m
€218–315
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Debrecen to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Essencar
16h 24m
€266–372

Debrecen to Essen by train

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Distance: 1,195.1 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Debrecen, Hungary and Essen, Germany?

Lufthansa flies from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Debrecen to Essen Hbf via Koebanya-Kispest, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 16h 56m.

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