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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Mulhouse is to train and bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Mulhouse is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €140 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Mulhouse?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Mulhouse. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Mulhouse via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station and Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Mulhouse?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Mulhouse. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Mulhouse Ville via Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station and Muellheim Im Markgraeflerland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Essen to Mulhouse?

The distance between Essen and Mulhouse is 565 km. The road distance is 508 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Mulhouse without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €100 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Essen to Mulhouse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Mulhouse bus from?

Essen to Mulhouse bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Mulhouse train from?

Essen to Mulhouse train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Mulhouse?

The best way to get from Essen to Mulhouse is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €100 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 33m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Essen to Mulhouse bus arrive?

Essen to Mulhouse bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Essen to Mulhouse train arrive?

Essen to Mulhouse train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station.

Can I drive from Essen to Mulhouse?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Mulhouse is 508 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Essen to Mulhouse.

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

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Where can I stay near Mulhouse?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain 43
6h 1m
€102–440
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Leverkusen Mittetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Strasbourgbus
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Mulhousebus 720
9h 49m
€56–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 33m
Drive 508 km
1. Drive from Essen to Mulhousecar 508 km
5h 14m
€79–113
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h 8m
€147–482
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
6h 51m
€100–294
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
6h 9m
€126–361
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
6h 46m
€136–392
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
7h 36m
€126–441

Essen to Mulhouse by train

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Distance: 564.8 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Mulhouse, France?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €90–410 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 6h 18m.

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