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

The cheapest way to get from Orléans to Essen is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orléans to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs €150 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Orléans and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Orléans to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Orléans and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Orléans and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Orléans to Essen. However, there are services departing from Orleans and arriving at Essen Hbf via Gare d'Austerlitz and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Orléans to Essen?

The distance between Orléans and Essen is 735 km. The road distance is 653.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Orléans to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €240 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Orléans to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orléans to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Orléans to Essen train from?

Orléans to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Orleans station.

Train or bus from Orléans to Essen?

The best way to get from Orléans to Essen is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €240 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 16m.

Where does the Orléans to Essen bus arrive?

Orléans to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Orléans to Essen train arrive?

Orléans to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Austerlitz station.

Can I drive from Orléans to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Orléans to Essen is 654 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Orléans to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Orléans to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Orleans to Paris Austerlitztrain Ter
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
6h 41m
€244–408
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Orléans to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N179
11h 16m
€60–90
Drive 653.7 km
1. Drive from Orléans to Essencar 653.7 km
6h 20m
€105–151
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Orleans to Paris Austerlitztrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
5h 45m
€151–353
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Orleans to Paris Austerlitztrain Ter
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
6h 43m
€220–408
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Orleans to Paris Austerlitztrain Ter
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
7h 19m
€218–418
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Orleans to Paris Austerlitztrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CDG - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
8h 3m
€165–447

Orléans to Essen by train and subway

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6h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 735.4 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Orleans to Essen Hbf via Paris Austerlitz, Gare d'Austerlitz, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Orléans to Düsseldorf central bus station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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