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 €40 - €120 and takes 13h 50m.

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 1h 59m and costs €100 - €320.

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 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Denmark and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Denmark to Essen. However, there are services departing from København H and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

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 35m and costs €70 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m 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 Danish Railways (DSB), 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 1h 59m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 8h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 13h 50m.

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 Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Hamburg Hbf 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?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
1h 59m
€101–318
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train stationbus N74
13h 50m
€42–113
Train
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 35m
€70–144
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from København H to Hamburg Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nt
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 2m
€70–144
Drive 816.6 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Essencar 816.6 km
7h 8m
€145–210
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Essencar
7h 29m
€208–285

Denmark to Essen by train

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Distance: 665 km
Duration: 1h 59m

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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