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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Essen is to bus which costs €110 - €190 and takes 21h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Essen is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs €320 - €850.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and arriving at Essen central train station via Bayonne and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Essen. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Essen Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

How far is it from Pau to Essen?

The distance between Pau and Essen is 1384 km. The road distance is 1281.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Essen without a car is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs €330 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Pau to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Essen bus from?

Pau to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Essen train from?

Pau to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.

Train, bus or fly from Pau to Essen?

The best way to get from Pau to Essen is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs €330 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 21h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €320 - €850 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Pau to Essen bus arrive?

Pau to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop station.

Where does the Pau to Essen train arrive?

Pau to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Pau to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Essen is 1282 km. It takes approximately 12h 26m to drive from Pau to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
10h 14m
€335–541
Bus, bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
3. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BIO - DUS
9h 25m
€102–288
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bayonne to Brussels-North train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081
21h 30m
€112–186
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Pau to Paris Austerlitznighttrain 3740
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
16h 51m
€307–548
Drive 1,281.8 km
1. Drive from Pau to Essencar 1,281.8 km
12h 26m
€200–289
Bus via Roissy-en-France
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
23h
€118–204
Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PUF - DUS
7h 7m
€320–830
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BIQ - DUS
7h 57m
€137–365
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TLS - DUS
9h
€130–333

Pau to Essen by train, foot, and subway

14Weekly Services

10h 14mAverage Duration

€335Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,384.4 km
Duration: 10h 14m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Essen Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Essen central train station via Bayonne and Brussels-North train station in around 21h 30m.

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