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

The cheapest way to get from Gdańsk to Essen is to bus which costs €95 - €150 and takes 18h.

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

The fastest way to get from Gdańsk to Essen is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Gdańsk and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gdansk, Bus Station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h.

Is there a direct train between Gdańsk and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Gdańsk to Essen. However, there are services departing from Gdansk Glowny and arriving at Essen Hbf via Poznan Glowny, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Berlin Hbf and Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Gdańsk to Essen?

The distance between Gdańsk and Essen is 909 km. The road distance is 1031.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Gdańsk to Essen without a car is to train via Poznań which takes 11h 33m and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Gdańsk to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gdańsk to Essen bus from?

Gdańsk to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gdansk, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gdańsk to Essen train from?

Gdańsk to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Gdansk Glowny station.

Train, bus or fly from Gdańsk to Essen?

The best way to get from Gdańsk to Essen is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs €95 - €290. Alternatively, you can train via Poznań, which costs €140 - €310 and takes 11h 33m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 18h.

Where does the Gdańsk to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gdańsk to Essen train arrive?

Gdańsk to Essen train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Poznan Glowny station.

Can I drive from Gdańsk to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Gdańsk to Essen is 1031 km. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Gdańsk to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2574+ hotels available in Essen.

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GDN - DUS
2h 29m
€99–289
Fly to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane GDN - DTM
3h 29m
€52–261
Train via Poznań
1. Take the train from Gdansk Glowny to Poznan Glownytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Eic / ...
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
4. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
11h 33m
€149–308
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gdansk, Bus Station to Essen central train stationbus N1387
18h
€95–150
Drive 1,031.2 km
1. Drive from Gdańsk to Essencar 1,031.2 km
9h 13m
€150–217
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GDN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
3h 53m
€150–332
Train
1. Take the train from Gdansk Glowny to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
11h 36m
€99–309

Gdańsk to Essen by train

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Distance: 908.7 km
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Gdańsk, Poland and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gdansk Glowny to Essen Hbf via Poznan Glowny, Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Berlin Hbf, and Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 33m.

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