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 €85 - €310 and takes 5h 12m.

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 12m and costs €85 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Bergen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bergen to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bergen busstasjon and arriving at Essen central train station via Olavsgaard, Oslo bussterminal and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 7m.

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, Göteborg Centralstation and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 2m.

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 26h 2m and costs €220 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 12m and costs €85 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €400 and takes 26h 2m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €290 and takes 31h 7m.

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 10m 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 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

Bergen to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Bergen 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 Bergen (BGO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BGO - DUS
5h 12m
€86–304
Train
1. Take the train from Bergen stasjon to Oslo SF4
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Göteborg Centralstation
3. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Hamburg Hbf
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
26h 2m
€225–399
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bergen busstasjon to Olavsgaard
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationN74 / ...
31h 7m
€139–287
Drive 1,855.9 km
1. Drive from Bergen to Essen1,855.9 km
20h 10m
€339–490
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bergen (BGO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BGO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
7h 16m
€138–421
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bergen (BGO) to Frankfurt (FRA)BGO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 59m
€146–396

Bergen to Essen by train

2Weekly Trains

26h 2mAverage Duration

€225Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,057 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

Eurowings, Scandinavian Airlines, and three 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, Göteborg Centralstation, and Hamburg Hbf in around 26h 2m.

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