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

The cheapest way to get from Aalborg to Essen is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 13h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aalborg to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs €120 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Aalborg and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Aalborg to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Aalborg and arriving at Essen central train station via Kolding bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

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., Flensburg and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Aalborg to Essen?

The distance between Aalborg and Essen is 723 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 train via Flensburg which takes 11h 49m and costs €100 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m 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.

Train, bus or fly from Aalborg to Essen?

The best way to get from Aalborg to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs €120 - €440. Alternatively, you can train via Flensburg, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 11h 49m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Aalborg to Essen bus arrive?

Aalborg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kolding 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 47m to drive from Aalborg to Essen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2595+ hotels available in Essen.

Aalborg to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and night train

There are 7 ways to get from Aalborg to Essen by plane, train, bus, car, or night 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AAL - DUS
5h 49m
€123–432
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aalborg to Kolding bus stationN150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Essen central train stationN74
13h 40m
€64–93
Train via Flensburg
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus HIcl / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.Re / ...
3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to FlensburgIc
4. Take the train from Flensburg to Hamburg HbfRe7
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
11h 49m
€106–243
Drive 796.5 km
1. Drive from Aalborg to Essen796.5 km
6h 47m
€141–203
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)AAL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
7h 25m
€142–423
Train
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus HIcl / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.Icl / ...
3. Take the train from Odense to Hamburg-AltonaRj
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Essen Hbf43 / ...
12h 3m
€136–293
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus HIcl / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.Icl / ...
3. Take the night train from Odense station to Hamburg HauptbahnhofNt / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
12h 33m
€113–223

Aalborg to Essen by train

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Distance: 722.5 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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 train from Aalborg St. to Essen Hbf via Aarhus H, Fredericia St., Flensburg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 11h 49m.

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