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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Essen is to fly which costs €60 - €240 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €60 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Dublin and arriving at Essen central train station via Rădăuți, Bonn Hbf and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.

How far is it from Ireland to Essen?

The distance between Ireland and Essen is 976 km.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 5h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Ireland to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Essen bus from?

Ireland to Essen bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Dublin station.

Bus or fly from Ireland to Essen?

The best way to get from Ireland to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3 days 5h.

Where does the Ireland to Essen bus arrive?

Ireland to Essen bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Rădăuți station.

What is the time difference between Ireland and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Ireland. It is currently 2:29 PM in Ireland and 3:29 PM in Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2584+ hotels available in Essen.

Ireland to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Ireland to Essen by plane, car, car ferry, bus, or train

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Fly Dublin Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DUB - DUS
4h 54m
€63–238
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Essencar
29h 31m
€501–722
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
2. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Bonnbus
3. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus
3d 5h
Fly Cork Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ORK - DUS
6h 33m
€113–285
Fly Dublin Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DUB - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 12m
€77–288
Fly Cork Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ORK - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
6h 55m
€113–376
Fly Dublin Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUB - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 11m
€68–309
Fly Dublin Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUB - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 52m
€115–417
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to The Haguebus
4. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain
5. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
36h 30m
€487–829
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
2. Take the bus from Rădăuţi to Fălticenibus
3. Take the bus from Fălticeni to Kölnbus
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
3d 8h

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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Distance: 975.9 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Ireland and Essen, Germany?

Aer Lingus, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin to Essen central train station via Dublin, Rădăuți, Bonn Hbf, and Düsseldorf central bus station in around 3d 5h.

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