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

The cheapest way to get from Echternach to Essen is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 7h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Echternach to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Echternach and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Echternach to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Echternach, Gare Centre and arriving at Essen central train station via Wasserbillig, Gare routière, Trier central train station and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Echternach and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Echternach to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Echternach to Essen?

The distance between Echternach and Essen is 251 km. The road distance is 225.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Echternach to Essen without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Echternach to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Echternach to Essen bus from?

Echternach to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.

Where do I catch the Echternach to Essen train from?

Echternach to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Echternach to Essen?

The best way to get from Echternach to Essen is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Echternach to Essen bus arrive?

Echternach to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Echternach to Essen train arrive?

Echternach to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Echternach to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Echternach to Essen is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Echternach to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2797+ hotels available in Essen.

Echternach to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Echternach to Essen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain Re22
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
5h 31m
€37–128
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710 / ...
7h 11m
€18–32
Drive 225.4 km
1. Drive from Echternach to Essencar 225.4 km
2h 14m
€34–48
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof to Köln West Bftrain Re22
2. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Essen Hbftrain Re
5h 46m
Train via Cologne #2
1. Take the train from Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain Re22
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbftrain Re
5h 56m
€37–168

Echternach to Essen by bus and train

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Distance: 251 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Echternach, Luxembourg and Essen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Echternach, Lycée/Parking Kack to Essen Hbf via Bitburg, ZOB, Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof, Bitburg-Erdorf, Bahnhof, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Echternach, Gare Centre to Essen central train station via Wasserbillig, Gare routière, Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Trier central train station, and Cologne Airport CGN in around 7h 11m.

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