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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Normandy is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Normandy is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Normandy?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Rouen via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Normandy?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Rouen Rive Droite via Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Essen to Normandy?

The distance between Essen and Normandy is 745 km. The road distance is 559.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Normandy without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 37m and costs €260 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Essen to Normandy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Normandy bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Normandy train from?

Essen to Normandy train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Normandy?

The best way to get from Essen to Normandy is to train via Paris which takes 6h 37m and costs €260 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Essen to Normandy bus arrive?

Essen to Normandy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Essen to Normandy train arrive?

Essen to Normandy train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Essen to Normandy?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Normandy is 560 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Essen to Normandy.

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

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

Where can I stay near Normandy?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Normandy.

Essen to Normandy - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Normandy by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter / ...
6h 37m
€265–424
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N1387 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Rouenbus 712
11h 15m
€52–82
Drive 559.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Rouencar 559.7 km
5h 17m
€107–154
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Evreux - Normandietrain
6h 33m
€150–374
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter / ...
7h 11m
€266–427
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
4. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
5. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
11h 51m
€107–262
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Evreux - Normandietrain
7h 47m
€144–353

Essen to Normandy by train

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6h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 745 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rouen Rive Droite via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Rouen via Brussels-North train station in around 11h 15m.

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