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

The cheapest way to get from Kaunas to Essen is to bus via Amshausen which costs €120 - €210 and takes 22h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaunas to Essen is to fly and train which takes 6h 8m and costs €85 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Kaunas and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kaunas, Bus Station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Kaunas and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Kaunas to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kaunas and arriving at Essen Hbf via Warszawa Centralna, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, S Spandau Bhf and Hamm(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 56m.

How far is it from Kaunas to Essen?

The distance between Kaunas and Essen is 1437 km. The road distance is 1459.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaunas to Essen without a car is to train which takes 17h 56m and costs €150 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Kaunas to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kaunas to Essen bus from?

Kaunas to Essen bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Kaunas station.

Where do I catch the Kaunas to Essen train from?

Kaunas to Essen train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Kaunas station.

Train or bus from Kaunas to Essen?

The best way to get from Kaunas to Essen is to train which takes 17h 56m and costs €150 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus via Amshausen, which costs €120 - €210 and takes 22h 12m.

Where does the Kaunas to Essen bus arrive?

Kaunas to Essen bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Bielefeld station.

What is the time difference between Kaunas and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Kaunas. It is currently 4:58 PM in Kaunas and 3:58 PM in Essen.

Where does the Kaunas to Essen train arrive?

Kaunas to Essen train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Warszawa Centralna station.

Can I drive from Kaunas to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaunas to Essen is 1460 km. It takes approximately 12h 30m to drive from Kaunas to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Kaunas to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Kaunas to Essen by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Vilnius Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kaunas to Vilniustrain
2. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VNO - DUS
6h 23m
€109–279
Train to Vilnius Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kaunas to Vilniustrain
2. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane VNO - DTM
7h 16m
€64–355
Train
1. Take the train from Kaunas to Warszawa Centralnatrain
2. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Hammtrain 10 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
17h 56m
€157–343
Bus via Amshausen
1. Take the bus from Kaunas to Bielefeldbus 846421
2. Take the bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
22h 12m
€122–201
Drive 1,459.8 km
1. Drive from Kaunas to Essencar 1,459.8 km
12h 30m
€225–325
Car to Riga International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Drive from Kaunas Airport to Riga Airportcar
2. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RIX - DUS
9h 31m
€133–701
Fly Kaunas to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Kaunas (KUN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane KUN - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 8m
€89–358
Train to Vilnius Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Kaunas to Vilniustrain
2. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VNO - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
8h 25m
€137–354
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kaunas, Bus Station to Essen central train stationbus N1387
26h 55m
€100–220

Kaunas to Essen by train

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17h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,436.6 km
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Kaunas, Lithuania and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Kaunas to Essen Hbf via Warszawa Centralna, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, S Spandau Bhf, Hamm, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 17h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaunas to Essen Hbf via Bielefeld and Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof in around 22h 12m.

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