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

The cheapest way to get from Greifswald to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greifswald to Essen is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Greifswald and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Greifswald station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Greifswald central bus station and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Greifswald and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Greifswald and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Greifswald to Essen?

The distance between Greifswald and Essen is 676 km. The road distance is 612.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Greifswald to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €120 - €550.

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

The train from Greifswald to Essen Hbf takes 6h 53m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Greifswald to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Greifswald to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Greifswald to Essen?

The best way to get from Greifswald to Essen is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Greifswald to Essen bus arrive?

Greifswald to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Greifswald to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greifswald to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Greifswald to Essen is 612 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Greifswald to Essen.

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

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Greifswald to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Greifswald to Essen Hbftrain 33
6h 53m
€120–550
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greifswald central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1386
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 49m
€49–83
Drive 612.5 km
1. Drive from Greifswald to Essencar 612.5 km
5h 8m
€88–126
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Greifswald to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
5h 36m
€140–431
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Greifswald to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
6h 24m
€149–491
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Greifswald to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 39m
€125–462
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Greifswald to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 11m
€162–541

Greifswald to Essen by train

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Distance: 675.8 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Greifswald to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €120–550 and the journey takes 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greifswald central bus station to Essen Hbf via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Hamburg in around 9h 49m.

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