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 €60 - €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 fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €150 - €380.

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. and Hamburg-Harburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Aalborg to Essen?

The distance between Aalborg and Essen is 722 km. The road distance is 796.9 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 which takes 11h 1m and costs €160 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m 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 6h 10m and costs €150 - €380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €380 and takes 11h 1m, you could also bus via Hanover, which costs €60 - €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 49m to drive from Aalborg to Essen.

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

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

There are 7 ways to get from Aalborg to Essen by plane, train, bus, or car

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)plane AAL - DUS
6h 10m
€151–377
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
€61–100
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-Harburg Bftrain Ece
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 1m
€169–380
Drive 796.9 km
1. Drive from Aalborg to Essencar 796.9 km
6h 49m
€145–209
Fly 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
6h 13m
€176–447
Train via Odense
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus Htrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
3. Take the train from Odense to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
12h 36m
€168–420
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
€61–106

Aalborg to Essen by train

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Distance: 722.4 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

Scandinavian Airlines, KLM, and Eurowings 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., and Hamburg-Harburg in around 11h 1m.

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