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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane CPH - DUS
    2h 4m
    €114–270

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train stationbus bus N74
    14h 5m
    €62–113

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    8h 56m
    €127–281

  4. Night train, bus

    1. Take the night train from Cph Lufthavn to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain night train En
    2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus bus Ivano-Frankivsk
    12h 45m
    €102–163

  5. Train via København H

    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 21m
    €129–345

  6. Drive 816.6 km

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

Denmark to Essen by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€127Cheapest Price
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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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from København H to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hauptbahnhof and Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 56m.

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