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

The cheapest way to get from Aalborg to Essen is to bus via Hanover which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aalborg to Essen is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs €140 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Aalborg and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Aalborg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Aalborg and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Aalborg and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Aalborg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Aalborg St. and arriving at Essen Hbf via Aarhus H, Fredericia St., Hamburg Hbf and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.

How far is it from Aalborg to Essen?

The distance between Aalborg and Essen is 714 km. The road distance is 796.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Aalborg to Essen without a car is to bus via Hanover which takes 12h 1m and costs €55 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Aalborg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aalborg to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aalborg to Essen train from?

Aalborg to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Aalborg St. station.

Bus or fly from Aalborg to Essen?

The best way to get from Aalborg to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Hanover, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 1m.

Where does the Aalborg to Essen bus arrive?

Aalborg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Aalborg to Essen train arrive?

Aalborg to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Aarhus H station.

Can I drive from Aalborg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aalborg to Essen is 797 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Aalborg to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Aalborg to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Aalborg to Essen by plane, bus, train, car, night train, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Aalborg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAL - DUS
6h 50m
€125–318
Bus via Hanover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aalborg to Hanover central bus stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
12h 1m
€57–98
Train, bus via Uelzen
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus Htrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.train Re / ...
3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Uelzentrain Re / ...
5. Take the train from Uelzen to Hannover Hbftrain Re / ...
6. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus
13h 4m
€213–389
Drive 796.5 km
1. Drive from Aalborg to Essencar 796.5 km
6h 50m
€141–203
Fly Aalborg Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane AAL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h
€123–326
Train, bus to Aarhus Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus Htrain
2. Take the bus from Aarhus Banegårdsplads/Banegårdspladsen to Aarhus Lufthavnbus
3. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAR - DUS
9h 32m
€155–373
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aalborg to Kolding bus stationbus N150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Essen central train stationbus N74
13h 45m
€60–106
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus Htrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.train Re / ...
3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece
4. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehenighttrain Nj
5. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen Hbftrain Re
14h 7m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus Htrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.train Re / ...
3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Flensburgtrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Flensburg central train station to Essen central train stationbus N74
14h 52m
€139–220
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aalborg to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Essencar
7h 11m
€199–274

Aalborg to Essen by bus

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Distance: 714.4 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Aalborg, Denmark and Essen, Germany?

Scandinavian Airlines and KLM fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aalborg to Essen Hbf via Hanover central bus station and Hannover Hbf in around 12h 1m.

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