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

The cheapest way to get from Flensburg to Essen is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Flensburg to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Flensburg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Flensburg central train station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Flensburg and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Flensburg to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Flensburg and arriving at Essen Central Station via Hamburg Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Flensburg to Essen?

The distance between Flensburg and Essen is 542 km. The road distance is 507.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Flensburg to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €55 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Flensburg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Flensburg to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Flensburg to Essen train from?

Flensburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Flensburg station.

Train or bus from Flensburg to Essen?

The best way to get from Flensburg to Essen is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Flensburg to Essen bus arrive?

Flensburg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Flensburg to Essen train arrive?

Flensburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Flensburg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Flensburg to Essen is 507 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Flensburg to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flensburg to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Essen Central Stationtrain Flx20
6h 15m
€57–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Flensburg central train station to Essen central train stationbus N74
8h 40m
€40–70
Drive 507.5 km
1. Drive from Flensburg to Essencar 507.5 km
4h 15m
€72–105
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Flensburg to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
5h 7m
€123–384
Train via Essen Hbf
1. Take the train from Flensburg to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 17m
€97–421
Bus to Westerland, fly
1. Take the bus from Flensburg Neumarkt/Rathaus to Niebüll Bahnhofbus
2. Fly from Westerland (GWT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GWT - DUS
5h 45m

Flensburg to Essen by train

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Distance: 541.7 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Flensburg, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Flensburg to Essen Central Station via Hamburg Central Station in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Flensburg central train station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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