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How to get fromDenmark to Essenby plane, train (Deutsche Bahn), bus, night train, train, car or car train

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There are 6 ways to get from Denmark to Essen by plane, train (Deutsche Bahn), bus, night train, train, car, or car train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane CPH - DUS
    1h 59m
    €101–318
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train stationbus bus N74
    13h 50m
    €42–113
  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 / ...
    8h 35m
    €70–144
  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from København H to Hamburg Hauptbahnhofnighttrain night train Nt
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    10h 2m
    €70–144
  5. Drive 816.6 km

    1. Drive from Copenhagen to Essencar car 816.6 km
    7h 8m
    €145–210
  6. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Copenhagen to Hamburg Hbfcar car
    2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain train
    3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Essencar car
    7h 29m
    €208–285

Denmark to Essen by train

Calendar61Weekly Trains
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Denmark and Essen, Germany?

Scandinavian Airlines, Eurowings, and Lufthansa fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from København H to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 35m.

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