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

The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 11h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rouen to Essen is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Rouen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rouen to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Rouen and arriving at Essen central train station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Rouen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Essen Hbf via Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Rouen to Essen?

The distance between Rouen and Essen is 752 km. The road distance is 559.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rouen to Essen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 58m and costs €250 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Rouen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rouen to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rouen to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Rouen to Essen?

The best way to get from Rouen to Essen is to train via Paris which takes 6h 58m and costs €250 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Rouen to Essen bus arrive?

Rouen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Rouen to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rouen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rouen to Essen is 560 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Rouen to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
6h 58m
€256–422
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rouen to Brussels-North train stationbus 712
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus N1387 / ...
11h 25m
€51–79
Drive 559.6 km
1. Drive from Rouen to Essencar 559.6 km
5h 17m
€90–130
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
6h 5m
€155–374
Train
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
7h 28m
€255–421
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain Ter / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 58m
€73–124

Rouen to Essen by train

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Distance: 751.8 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Essen Hbf via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rouen to Essen central train station via Brussels-North train station in around 11h 25m.

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