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

The cheapest way to get from Graz to Essen is to bus and train which costs €80 - €170 and takes 14h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Graz to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs €110 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Graz and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Graz to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Graz Jakominiplatz and arriving at Essen central train station via Graz P&R Webling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Graz and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Graz Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Graz to Essen?

The distance between Graz and Essen is 836 km. The road distance is 950.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Graz to Essen without a car is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs €200 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Graz to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Graz to Essen bus from?

Graz to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Graz P&R Webling station.

Where do I catch the Graz to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Graz to Essen?

The best way to get from Graz to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs €110 - €360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €440 and takes 11h 50m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 16h 40m.

Where does the Graz to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Graz to Essen train arrive?

Graz to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Graz to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Graz to Essen is 950 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Graz to Essen.

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

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Graz to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

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There are 8 ways to get from Graz to Essen by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly Graz Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
4h 18m
€118–353
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Graz to Frankfurt(Main)Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
14h 42m
€84–168
Train
1. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
11h 50m
€200–440
Drive 950.5 km
1. Drive from Graz to Essencar 950.5 km
8h 10m
€160–232
Fly Graz Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane GRZ - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 41m
€139–440
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
7h 8m
€104–361
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Graz to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf ARZ to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Essencar
16h 13m
€164–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Graz P&R Webling to Essen central train stationbus N951 / ...
16h 40m
€93–143

Graz to Essen by train

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Distance: 835.9 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Graz, Austria and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Air Dolomiti fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Graz Hbf to Essen Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €200–440 and the journey takes 11h 50m.

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