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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Wismar is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Wismar is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Wismar?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Wismar station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Wismar central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Wismar?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Wismar. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Wismar via Bad Kleinen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Essen to Wismar?

The distance between Essen and Wismar is 506 km. The road distance is 475.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Wismar without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €90 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Essen to Wismar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Wismar bus from?

Essen to Wismar bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Wismar train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Wismar?

The best way to get from Essen to Wismar is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €90 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Essen to Wismar bus arrive?

Essen to Wismar bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Hamburg station.

Where does the Essen to Wismar train arrive?

Essen to Wismar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bad Kleinen Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Wismar?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Wismar is 476 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Essen to Wismar.

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

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Wismar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bad Kleinen Bahnhoftrain 1
4h 48m
€91–369
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Wismar central bus stationbus N1386 / ...
7h 34m
€37–59
Drive 475.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Wismarcar 475.9 km
4h 5m
€68–98
Train, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Schwerin Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Schwerin Hbf to Wismartrain
5h 15m
€116–353
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 42 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain Re8
4. Take the bus from Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof to Grevesmühlen Busbahnhofbus 335
7h 56m
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from Berlin Suedkreuz to Ludwigslusttrain
3. Take the train from Ludwigslust to Wismartrain
6h 18m
€127–415

Essen to Wismar by train

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Distance: 506 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Wismar, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Bad Kleinen Bahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €90–370 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Wismar central bus station via Hamburg and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 7h 34m.

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