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How to get fromEssen to Boulogne-sur-Merby train (TGV), bus, car, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train (TGV), bus, car, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Boulogne Villetrain train Ter
    6h 3m
    €94–177

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    2. Take the bus from CALAIS - Théâtre - Pub N°6 to BOULOGNE-SUR-MER - Eperonbus bus 426 / ...
    9h 54m
    €42–67

  3. Drive 430.7 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Boulogne-sur-Mercar car 430.7 km
    4h 20m
    €67–97

  4. Train via Essen Hbf

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Boulogne Villetrain train Ter
    6h 6m
    €138–239

Essen to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 534.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Boulogne-sur-Mer, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Boulogne Ville via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to BOULOGNE-SUR-MER - Eperon via Calais, Terminal Ferry, Coeur De Vie, and CALAIS - Théâtre - Pub N°6 in around 9h 54m.

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