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

The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Essen is to bus which costs €170 - €390 and takes 36h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Moscow to Essen is to fly which takes 10h 27m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Moscow and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Moscow to Essen. However, there are services departing from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal and arriving at Essen Hbf via Minsk Central Bus Station and Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Moscow and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Moscow to Essen. However, there are services departing from Moskva Belorusskaia and arriving at Essen Hbf via Terespol, Poznan Glowny, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf and S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 44m.

How far is it from Moscow to Essen?

The distance between Moscow and Essen is 2131 km. The road distance is 2311.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Moscow to Essen without a car is to train which takes 30h 44m and costs €260 - €1000.

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

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Moscow to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Moscow to Essen bus from?

Moscow to Essen bus services, operated by Ecolines RU, depart from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Moscow to Essen train from?

Moscow to Essen train services, operated by Belarusian Railway (BCh), depart from Moskva Belorusskaia station.

Train, bus or fly from Moscow to Essen?

The best way to get from Moscow to Essen is to fly which takes 10h 27m and costs €110 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €260 - €1000 and takes 30h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €170 - €390 and takes 36h 46m.

Where does the Moscow to Essen bus arrive?

Moscow to Essen bus services, operated by Ecolines RU, arrive at Minsk Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Moscow. It is currently 3:10 AM in Moscow and 2:10 AM in Essen.

Where does the Moscow to Essen train arrive?

Moscow to Essen train services, operated by Belarusian Railway (BCh), arrive at Brest C station.

Can I drive from Moscow to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Moscow to Essen is 2311 km. It takes approximately 22h 52m to drive from Moscow to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2584+ hotels available in Essen.

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Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SVO - DUS
10h 27m
€112–316
Train
1. Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Brest Ctrain
2. Take the train from Terespol to Poznan Glownytrain Ic
3. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic / ...
4. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
30h 44m
€265–994
Bus
1. Take the bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal to Minsk Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Hanoverbus
3. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus
36h 46m
€174–387
Drive 2,311.2 km
1. Drive from Moscow to Essencar 2,311.2 km
22h 52m
€327–472
Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VKO - DUS
11h 31m
€199–684
Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SVO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
11h 9m
€144–465
Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SVO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
12h 44m
€137–377
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Kaliningrad-Passajirsktrain
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Gdańsk Głównybus 900 / ...
3. Take the train from Gdansk Glowny to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Ic
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
36h 1m
€256–880
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Kaliningrad-Passajirsktrain 029Ч / ...
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Dortmundbus 905 / ...
39h 41m
€159–263
Bus via Riga
1. Take the bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Rīga to Essenbus 846421
2d 1h
€164–337

Moscow to Essen by train and bus

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Distance: 2,131.5 km
Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Moscow, Russia and Essen, Germany?

Air Serbia, Southwind Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Essen Hbf via Brest C, Brest Bus station, Terespol, Terespol, Poznan Glowny, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 30h 44m.

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