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

The cheapest way to get from Mulhouse to Essen is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mulhouse to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Mulhouse and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Mulhouse to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Mulhouse and arriving at Essen central train station via Strasbourg and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Mulhouse and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Mulhouse to Essen. However, there are services departing from Mulhouse Ville and arriving at Essen Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Mulhouse to Essen?

The distance between Mulhouse and Essen is 610 km. The road distance is 535.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mulhouse to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €100 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Mulhouse to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mulhouse to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mulhouse to Essen train from?

Mulhouse to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Mulhouse to Essen?

The best way to get from Mulhouse to Essen is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 3m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €360 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Mulhouse to Essen bus arrive?

Mulhouse to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where does the Mulhouse to Essen train arrive?

Mulhouse to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mulhouse to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mulhouse to Essen is 536 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Mulhouse to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Mulhouse to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
6h 13m
€106–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Strasbourgbus 720
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011
3. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus N74 / ...
10h 3m
€45–77
Drive 535.9 km
1. Drive from Mulhouse to Essencar 535.9 km
4h 35m
€86–125
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 16m
€115–360
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
7h 24m
€116–217
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 57m
€127–354
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 41m
€122–351
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 3m
€129–379
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 29m
€167–475

Mulhouse to Essen by train

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Distance: 609.6 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–220 and the journey takes 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mulhouse to Essen central train station via Strasbourg and Cologne Airport CGN in around 10h 3m.

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