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How to get from Porto to Essen?

Are you planning to travel to Essen from Porto 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 Porto to Essen, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you find all the transport solutions for travelling between Porto and Essen, whether by plane, train, coach or carpool.

With detailed information on each mode of transport and on the transport companies (Thalys, Eurolines, Blablabus, FlixBus or Easyjet), 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 Porto and Essen, we have all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Porto Essen trip.

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

Porto to Essen bus

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

Porto to Essen train

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

Flights Porto Essen

Many flights connect Porto 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 Porto to Essen transport option for your needs and budget.

Travel information for Porto Essen

City of departure
Porto
Portugal
Destination city
Essen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Distance
1027 mi
Direct connection
No direct connection by any means of transport
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Plan your trip from Porto to Essen easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Porto 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 Porto 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 Thalys, Eurolines, Blablabus, FlixBus or Easyjet to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Porto and Essen with peace of mind!

Comparison of the modes of transport between Porto and Essen

Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by coach from Porto to Essen?
Prices Coach tickets from Porto 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.
Flexibility Bus companies offer a variety of timetable options for travel between Porto and Essen, which can be convenient if you have specific time constraints.
Travel time Buses from Porto to Essen are usually much slower than trains to Essen to cover the 1027 mi distance.
Comfort Porto-Essen buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and the quality of the suspension.
Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by train from Porto to Essen?
Landscapes Trains between Porto and Essen often offer breathtaking scenery during the journey.
Environmentally friendly The Porto-Essen train is considered to be a more environmentally friendly means of transport than flying or driving alone.
Flexibility Porto Essen train times may be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains if necessary.
Cost Porto Essen train tickets can be more expensive than coach or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of flying from Porto to Essen?
Choice of airlines There are many airlines operating flights from Porto to Essen, both direct and with a stopover, giving travellers a wide choice.
Speed Flying between Porto and Essen is the fastest way to travel the 1027 mi between Porto and Essen.
Prices Air tickets from Porto to Essen can be more expensive than train or coach tickets, especially during busy periods (holidays, weekends, etc.).
Security checks Travellers to Essen often have to arrive at Porto airport early due to strict security checks.

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

Porto departure bus stations

Porto
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Garagem Atlântico - R. de Alexandre Herculano
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Departure airports in Porto

Porto-Francisco Sá-Carneiro
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Essen arrival coach stations

Essen
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Essen Arrival Stations

Essen Hbf
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coach Porto Essen

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

Buses between Porto 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 frequency of departures to Porto 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.

The duration of the bus journey between Porto and Essen usually varies depending on traffic conditions and any stops along the way. Vivanoda will allow you to see in real time all the buses travelling to Essen for your travel date.

Bus companies Porto Essen

Eurolines
Eurolines
Blablabus
Blablabus
FlixBus
FlixBus
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Trains Porto Essen

Passengers can of course take luggage with them on the train from Porto 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 Porto 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 Porto and Essen.

There are discounts for children, students and seniors travelling by train from Porto to Essen, which vary depending on the type of ticket and the age of the person. When you enter your age in your Vivanoda search, the prices displayed will take into account any age-related discounts.

The average train journey time from Porto to Essen depends on the type of train you take. Regional or intercity trains to Essen are slower than high-speed trains. Compare the duration of all trips by doing a price search on Vivanoda.

Train companies from Porto to Essen

Thalys
Thalys
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Flights Porto Essen

Airlines Porto Essen

Easyjet
Easyjet
Aigle Azur
Aigle Azur
TAP Portugal
TAP Portugal
Transavia.com France
Transavia.com France
Vueling Airlines
Vueling Airlines
Ryanair
Ryanair
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