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

The cheapest way to get from Thionville to Essen is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Thionville to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Thionville and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thionville and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Thionville and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Thionville to Essen. However, there are services departing from Thionville and arriving at Essen Hbf via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Trier, Hauptbahnhof and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Thionville to Essen?

The distance between Thionville and Essen is 362 km. The road distance is 290.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Thionville to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs €29 - €50.

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

The bus from Thionville to Essen central train station takes 6h including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Thionville to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thionville to Essen train from?

Thionville to Essen train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Thionville to Essen?

The best way to get from Thionville to Essen is to bus which takes 6h and costs €29 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €130 and takes 6h 53m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €300 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Thionville to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thionville to Essen train arrive?

Thionville to Essen train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Thionville to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Thionville to Essen is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Thionville to Essen.

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

Book your Thionville to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Thionville to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Thionville to Essen by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Thionville to Essen central train stationbus 181 / ...
6h
€29–50
Train
1. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
6h 53m
€54–130
Drive 290.2 km
1. Drive from Thionville to Essencar 290.2 km
3h 3m
€46–66
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LUX - DUS
6h 40m
€113–298
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbftrain Re
7h 21m
€55–135
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LUX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
4h 52m
€145–510

Thionville to Essen by bus

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Distance: 361.9 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Thionville, Grand Est, France and Essen, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Thionville to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thionville to Essen Hbf via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Trier, Hauptbahnhof, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 6h 53m.

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