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How to get from Athens to Essen?

Are you planning to travel to Essen from Athens and looking for the best transport options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way to travel from Athens to Essen, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you find all the transport solutions for travelling between Athens and Essen, whether by plane, train, coach or carpool.

With detailed information on each mode of transport and on the transport companies (Deutsche Bahn, EuroBahn, HKX, FlixBus or Blablabus), you can easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you are a budget traveller or looking for a quick and convenient way to travel between Athens and Essen, we have all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Athens Essen trip.

For your trip from Athens to Essen, you have several transport options

Athens to Essen bus

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Athens to Essen, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Athens to Essen train

If you like to travel in a more environmentally friendly and economical way, the Athens Essen train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Flights Athens Essen

Many flights connect Athens to Essen every day, offering a quick and convenient option for travellers. If you are in a hurry, flying is the fastest way to get to Essen in record time.

Whichever option you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the most suitable Athens to Essen transport option for your needs and budget.

Travel information for Athens Essen

City of departure
Athens
Greece
Attica
Destination city
Essen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Distance
1235 mi
Direct connection
No direct connection by any means of transport
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Plan your trip from Athens to Essen easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Athens to Essen easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available modes of transport, such as flights, trains, buses and carpools, according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find the tickets between Athens and Essen that best suit your needs in a few clicks. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines such as Deutsche Bahn, EuroBahn, HKX, FlixBus or Blablabus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Athens and Essen with peace of mind!

Comparison of the modes of transport between Athens and Essen

Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by train from Athens to Essen?
Comfort Trains between Athens and Essen generally offer more legroom and extra comfort for passengers.
Environmentally friendly The Athens-Essen train is considered to be a more environmentally friendly means of transport than flying or driving alone.
Cost Athens Essen train tickets can be more expensive than coach or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Flexibility Athens Essen train times may be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains if necessary.
Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by coach from Athens to Essen?
Flexibility Bus companies offer a variety of timetable options for travel between Athens and Essen, which can be convenient if you have specific time constraints.
Prices Coach tickets from Athens to Essen are often much cheaper than train or plane tickets to Essen (and sometimes cheaper than carpooling), making it an affordable option for budget-conscious travellers.
Comfort Athens-Essen buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and the quality of the suspension.
Travel time Buses from Athens to Essen are usually much slower than trains to Essen to cover the 1235 mi distance.
Advantages and disadvantages of flying from Athens to Essen?
Speed Flying between Athens and Essen is the fastest way to travel the 1235 mi between Athens and Essen.
Choice of airlines There are many airlines operating flights from Athens to Essen, both direct and with a stopover, giving travellers a wide choice.
Security checks Travellers to Essen often have to arrive at Athens airport early due to strict security checks.
Prices Air tickets from Athens to Essen can be more expensive than train or coach tickets, especially during busy periods (holidays, weekends, etc.).

Where to start from in Athens? Where do I arrive in Essen?

Departure airports in Athens

Eleftherios Venizelos International
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Essen arrival coach stations

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Essen Arrival Stations

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Essen-Frohnhausen
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coach Athens Essen

Most carriers allow you to book seats online for an Athens-Essen bus. There is often a charge for this service.

Buses between Athens and Essen usually offer on-board toilets for passengers, but it is always advisable to check with the carrier before travelling. In any case, breaks at motorway service stations are provided.

The average price of a bus ticket for the Athens-Essen route varies depending on the carrier and the time of booking. On certain busy dates, prices can double! Compare all coach prices from Athens to Essen on Vivanoda.

The frequency of departures to Athens from Essen varies depending on the carrier, the time period and the day of the week. To get a complete overview of all coach departures to Essen, please specify your departure date and search on Vivanoda.

Bus companies Athens Essen

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Trains Athens Essen

Passengers can of course take luggage with them on the train from Athens to Essen. There is no weight limit, but some train companies limit the amount of luggage you can take with you and require you to pay a supplement. On the other hand, the size of the luggage should be reasonable, as space inside the train is often limited.

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Athens to Essen. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transport between Athens and Essen.

It is recommended to book your train ticket from Athens to Essen at least a few weeks in advance to get the best price.

To get the best deals on train tickets between Athens and Essen, it is recommended to book in advance, be flexible with the timetable and compare the ticket prices with Vivanoda.

Train companies from Athens to Essen

Deutsche Bahn
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EuroBahn
EuroBahn
HKX
HKX
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
ÖBB
ÖBB
Thalys
Thalys
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Flights Athens Essen

Airlines Athens Essen

Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines
KLM
KLM
Olympic Air
Olympic Air
Transavia.com
Transavia.com
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Lufthansa
Air China International
Air China International
Air France
Air France
Transavia.com France
Transavia.com France
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