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How to get fromMarseille to Essenby plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

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There are 7 ways to get from Marseille to Essen by plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport

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    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane MRS - DUS
    4h 44m
    €84–257

  2. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain train Tha
    8h 51m
    €321–602

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    17h 37m
    €117–226

  4. Drive  1,073.4 km

    1. Drive from Marseille to Essencar car 1,073.4 km
    10h 30m
    €172–249

  5. Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Marseille-Blancarde to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain train
    2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane NCE - DUS
    7h
    €130–366

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    10h 17m
    €249–406

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Essen central train stationbus bus FlixBus N710
    19h
    €108–173

Marseille to Essen by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 941.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Marseille, France and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 8h 51m.

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