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

The cheapest way to get from Szczecin to Essen is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Szczecin to Essen is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Szczecin and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Szczecin, Bus Station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Szczecin and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Szczecin to Essen. However, there are services departing from Szczecin Glowny and arriving at Essen Hbf via Pasewalk Bahnhof, Berlin Hbf and Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Szczecin to Essen?

The distance between Szczecin and Essen is 670 km. The road distance is 671.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Szczecin to Essen without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €110 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Szczecin to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Szczecin to Essen bus from?

Szczecin to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Szczecin, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Szczecin to Essen train from?

Szczecin to Essen train services, operated by Polregio, depart from Szczecin Glowny station.

Train or bus from Szczecin to Essen?

The best way to get from Szczecin to Essen is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Szczecin to Essen bus arrive?

Szczecin to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Szczecin to Essen train arrive?

Szczecin to Essen train services, operated by Polregio, arrive at Pasewalk station.

Can I drive from Szczecin to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Szczecin to Essen is 672 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Szczecin to Essen.

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

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

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

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Szczecin to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Szczecin Glowny to Pasewalktrain R
2. Take the train from Pasewalk Bahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain Re3
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
4. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
8h 15m
€110–294
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Szczecin Dworzec autobusowy to Angermünde, Bahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Angermünde, Bahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain Re3
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
8h 58m
€62–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Szczecin, Bus Station to Essen central train stationbus N1387
11h 55m
€65–110
Drive 671.8 km
1. Drive from Szczecin to Essencar 671.8 km
5h 45m
€99–143
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Szczecin Glowny to Pasewalktrain
2. Take the train from Pasewalk Bahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
6h 34m
€115–394
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Szczecin Dworzec autobusowy to Angermünde, Bahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Angermünde, Bahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain Re3
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
9h 51m
€77–188
Train to Solidarity Szczecin-Goleniów Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Szczecin Glowny to Port Lotniczy Szczecin Goleniowtrain
2. Fly from Solidarity Szczecin-Goleniów Airport (SZZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZZ - DUS
8h 43m
€140–353
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Szczecin Glowny to Pasewalktrain
2. Take the train from Pasewalk Bahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 27m
€115–376
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Szczecin Glowny to Pasewalktrain
2. Take the train from Pasewalk Bahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
8h 3m
€153–410

Szczecin to Essen by train

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Distance: 669.7 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Szczecin, Poland and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Szczecin Glowny to Essen Hbf via Pasewalk Bahnhof, Berlin Hbf, and Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Szczecin, Bus Station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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