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

The cheapest way to get from Maribor to Essen is to bus and train which costs €75 - €180 and takes 15h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maribor to Essen is to bus and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €190 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Maribor and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maribor bus station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Maribor and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Maribor to Essen. However, there are services departing from Maribor and arriving at Essen Hbf via Graz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

How far is it from Maribor to Essen?

The distance between Maribor and Essen is 885 km. The road distance is 1016.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Maribor to Essen without a car is to train which takes 13h 50m and costs €190 - €450.

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

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

Where do I catch the Maribor to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Maribor to Essen train from?

Maribor to Essen train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Maribor station.

Train or bus from Maribor to Essen?

The best way to get from Maribor to Essen is to train which takes 13h 50m and costs €190 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the Maribor to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Maribor to Essen train arrive?

Maribor to Essen train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Graz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Maribor to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Maribor to Essen is 1016 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Maribor to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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

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Bus to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Graz Airportbus
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
4h 54m
€193–471
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Frankfurt(Main)Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
15h 42m
€79–172
Train
1. Take the train from Maribor to Graz Hbftrain 676 / ...
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
13h 50m
€195–445
Drive 1,016.2 km
1. Drive from Maribor to Essencar 1,016.2 km
8h 49m
€150–217
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LJU - DUS
6h 3m
€203–431
Shuttle to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Flughafen Wienshuttle
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
6h 53m
€128–321
Bus to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb Airportbus
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZAG - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 56m
€126–587
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Maribor to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf ARZ to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Essencar
14h 1m
€163–225
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maribor bus station to Essen central train stationbus N951 / ...
16h 30m
€95–150

Maribor to Essen by train

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Distance: 884.8 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Maribor, Slovenia and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Maribor to Essen Hbf via Graz Hbf in around 13h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maribor bus station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €95–150 and the journey takes 16h 30m.

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