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

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  1. Train via Koblenz

    best
    1. Take the train from Konz, Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re1
    2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    5h 48m
    €54–90

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Essen central train stationbus bus 181 / ...
    7h 18m
    €29–46

  3. Drive  273.7 km

    1. Drive from Schengen to Essencar car 273.7 km
    2h 55m
    €51–73

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane LUX - DUS
    6h 35m
    €117–297

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Perl to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bftrain train
    3. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    6h 2m

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Perl to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train
    3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    6h 9m
    €48–61

Schengen to Essen by train and foot

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Schengen, Luxembourg and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Perl to Essen Hbf via Konz, Bahnhof Mitte, Konz, Bahnhof, and Koblenz Hbf in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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