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How to get fromDenmark to Essenby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Denmark to Essen by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane CPH - DUS
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain train
    2h 6m
    €119–276

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train stationbus bus N74
    13h
    €65–110

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain train Ece / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    9h 5m
    €142–389

  4. Drive 816.6 km

    1. Drive from Copenhagen to Essencar car 816.6 km
    7h 8m
    €149–215

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus bus Ivano-Frankivsk
    9h 59m
    €97–142

Denmark to Essen by train

Calendar87Weekly Trains
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 664.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Denmark and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from København H to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 13h.

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