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 - €200 and takes 25h 6m.

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 25m and costs €180 - €650.

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, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 6m.

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 and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 53m.

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 53m and costs €190 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m 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 25m and costs €180 - €650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €650 and takes 16h 53m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 25h 6m.

Where does the Debrecen to Essen bus arrive?

Debrecen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 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 57m 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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Fly
best
1. Fly from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DEB - DUS
4h 25m
€185–649
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Debrecen bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N910
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Essen central train stationbus N161 / ...
25h 6m
€118–200
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 Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
16h 53m
€198–611
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Debrecen to Wien Hbftrain 146
2. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
19h 24m
€153–324
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 35m
Drive 1,403.4 km
1. Drive from Debrecen to Essencar 1,403.4 km
12h 57m
€213–308
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Debrecen to Kufsteincar
2. Take the car train from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Essencar
16h 24m
€262–362

Debrecen to Essen by train

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Distance: 1,195.1 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

Lufthansa flies from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Debrecen to Essen Hbf via Koebanya-Kispest, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Muenchen Hbf, and München Hbf in around 16h 53m.

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