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

The cheapest way to get from Denmark to Essen is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Denmark to Essen is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Denmark and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Denmark to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Rådhuspladsen St. and arriving at Essen central train station via Copenhagen Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Denmark and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Denmark to Essen station. However, there are services departing from København H and arriving at Essen Central Station via Hamburg Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Denmark to Essen?

The distance between Denmark and Essen is 665 km. The road distance is 816.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Denmark to Essen without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €75 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Denmark to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Denmark to Essen bus from?

Denmark to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Denmark to Essen train from?

Denmark to Essen train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from København H station.

Train, bus or fly from Denmark to Essen?

The best way to get from Denmark to Essen is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs €100 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 8h 55m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 4m.

Where does the Denmark to Essen bus arrive?

Denmark to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Denmark to Essen train arrive?

Denmark to Essen train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Denmark to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Denmark to Essen is 817 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Denmark to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
2h 4m
€109–329
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train stationbus N74
14h 4m
€67–113
Train
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Essen Central Stationtrain Flx20
8h 55m
€79–122
Drive 816.6 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Essencar 816.6 km
7h 8m
€146–211
Train via Koebenhavn H
1. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 18m
€119–426

Denmark to Essen by train

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Distance: 664.9 km
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Denmark and Essen, Germany?

Scandinavian Airlines, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from København H to Essen Central Station via Hamburg Central Station in around 8h 55m.

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