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

The cheapest way to get from Bergen to Essen is to fly which costs €80 - €310 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bergen to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €80 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Bergen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bergen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bergen busstasjon and arriving at Essen Hbf via Olavsgaard, Oslo bussterminal, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Bergen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bergen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bergen stasjon and arriving at Essen Hbf via Oslo S, Malmo C and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 28m.

How far is it from Bergen to Essen?

The distance between Bergen and Essen is 1057 km. The road distance is 1855.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bergen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 24h 28m and costs €250 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Bergen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bergen to Essen bus from?

Bergen to Essen bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Bergen busstasjon station.

Where do I catch the Bergen to Essen train from?

Bergen to Essen train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Bergen stasjon station.

Train, bus or fly from Bergen to Essen?

The best way to get from Bergen to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €80 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €250 - €440 and takes 24h 28m, you could also bus, which costs €180 - €290 and takes 30h 36m.

Where does the Bergen to Essen bus arrive?

Bergen to Essen bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Olavsgaard station.

Where does the Bergen to Essen train arrive?

Bergen to Essen train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Oslo S station.

Can I drive from Bergen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bergen to Essen is 1856 km. It takes approximately 20h 18m to drive from Bergen to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2589+ hotels available in Essen.

Bergen to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bergen to Essen by plane, train, bus, car ferry, 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 Bergen (BGO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BGO - DUS
5h 15m
€81–305
Train
1. Take the train from Bergen stasjon to Oslo Strain F4
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Malmö, Centralstationtrain
3. Take the train from Malmo C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
24h 28m
€251–433
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bergen busstasjon to Olavsgaardbus
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Hanover central bus stationbus 182 / ...
4. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus
30h 36m
€189–289
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Bergen Jekteviksterminalen to Hirtshalscarferry
2. Take the train from Hirtshals St. to Aalborg St.train 76
3. Take the bus from Aalborg to Kolding bus stationbus 353 / ...
4. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Essen central train stationbus N74
35h 5m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bergen (BGO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BGO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 59m
€156–377
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bergen (BGO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BGO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 37m
€138–412
Train via Gothenburg
1. Take the train from Bergen stasjon to Oslo Strain F4
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
3. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
26h 6m
€226–403
Drive 1,855.9 km
1. Drive from Bergen to Essencar 1,855.9 km
20h 18m
€338–488

Bergen to Essen by train

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24h 28mAverage Duration

€251Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,056.9 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Bergen, Norway and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bergen (BGO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bergen stasjon to Essen Hbf via Oslo S, Malmo C, and Hamburg Hbf in around 24h 28m.

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