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

The cheapest way to get from Villach to Essen is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Villach to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs €130 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Villach and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Villach to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Essen central train station via Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Villach and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Villach to Essen?

The distance between Villach and Essen is 1008 km. The road distance is 918.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Villach to Essen without a car is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs €170 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Villach to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Villach to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Villach to Essen train from?

Villach to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Villach Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Villach to Essen?

The best way to get from Villach to Essen is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs €170 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €490 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Villach to Essen bus arrive?

Villach to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Villach to Essen train arrive?

Villach to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Villach to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Villach to Essen is 919 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Villach to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Villach to Essen - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

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There are 12 ways to get from Villach to Essen by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

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Train to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
5h 47m
€139–377
Train via Düsseldorf
cheapest
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain Drf
14h 41m
€54–159
Train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
10h 25m
€170–700
Bus
1. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Kasselbus N73
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
15h 40m
€73–119
Drive 918.9 km
1. Drive from Villach to Essencar 918.9 km
8h 40m
€151–218
Fly Klagenfurt Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane KLU - DUS
8h 9m
€113–486
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZG - DUS
6h 38m
€105–348
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Muenchen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
7h 48m
€134–472
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
7h 56m
€102–305
Fly Klagenfurt Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane KLU - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 6m
€87–454
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SZG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 49m
€192–600
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
2. Drive from Fulda to Essencar
11h 59m
€140–175

Villach to Essen by train

17Weekly Trains

10h 25mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,007.8 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Villach, Austria and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Villach Hbf to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €170–700 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Villach Hbf to Essen central train station via Kassel in around 15h 40m.

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