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

The cheapest way to get from Billund to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Billund to Essen is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Billund and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Billund to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Billund Centret and arriving at Essen central train station via Kolding bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

How far is it from Billund to Essen?

The distance between Billund and Essen is 680 km. The road distance is 626 km.

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

The best way to get from Billund to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 30m and costs €95 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Billund to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Billund to Essen bus from?

Billund to Essen bus services, operated by Sydtrafik, depart from Billund Centret station.

Train, bus or fly from Billund to Essen?

The best way to get from Billund to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs €110 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €270 and takes 9h 2m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 54m.

Where does the Billund to Essen bus arrive?

Billund to Essen bus services, operated by Sydtrafik, arrive at Kolding Busterminal station.

Can I drive from Billund to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Billund to Essen is 626 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Billund to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2559+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Billund to Essen by bus, train, car, or plane

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Billund Centret to Kolding Busterminalbus 166
2. Take the train from Kolding St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 30m
€96–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Billund Centret to Kolding Busterminalbus 166
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Essen central train stationbus N74
11h 54m
€49–86
Bus, train via Hamburg
1. Take the bus from Billund Centret to Kolding Busterminalbus 166
2. Take the train from Kolding station to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus
10h 11m
€66–111
Drive 626 km
1. Drive from Billund to Essencar 626 km
5h 29m
€112–161
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLL - DUS
5h 45m
€110–304
Train
1. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 2m
€129–268
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 40m
€177–422
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BLL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain
6h 38m
€155–395

Billund to Essen by bus and train

50Weekly Services

8h 30mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 680 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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

Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Billund Centret to Essen Hbf via Vejle Trafikcenter, Vejle St., Fredericia St., and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 2m.

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