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

The cheapest way to get from Esbjerg to Essen is to train and bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 11h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esbjerg to Essen is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs €110 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Esbjerg and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Esbjerg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Esbjerg St. and arriving at Essen Hbf via Kolding St. and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Esbjerg to Essen?

The distance between Esbjerg and Essen is 706 km. The road distance is 617.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Esbjerg to Essen without a car is to train via Hamburg which takes 8h 30m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Esbjerg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esbjerg to Essen train from?

Esbjerg to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Esbjerg St. station.

Where does the Esbjerg to Essen train arrive?

Esbjerg to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Kolding St. station.

Can I drive from Esbjerg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Esbjerg to Essen is 617 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Esbjerg to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Essen.

Esbjerg to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Esbjerg to Essen by train (Deutsche Bahn), train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Hamburg
best
1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Kolding St.train Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Kolding St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 30m
€69–184
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Kolding St.train Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Essen central train stationbus N74
11h 43m
€62–89
Drive 617.1 km
1. Drive from Esbjerg to Essencar 617.1 km
5h 41m
€110–159
Bus to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Esbjerg Busterminal to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airportbus
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLL - DUS
6h 53m
€105–315
Train
1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Tønder St.train 030
2. Take the train from Niebüll to Essen Hbftrain 33
9h 2m
Bus to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Esbjerg Busterminal to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airportbus
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 41m
€145–367
Bus to Billund Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Esbjerg Busterminal to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airportbus
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BLL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
8h 12m
€144–424
Train, train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Odense St.train
2. Take the train from Odense St. to København, Københavns Lufthavntrain
3. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
7h 31m
€145–398

Esbjerg to Essen by train

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Distance: 706.3 km
Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Esbjerg, Denmark and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Esbjerg St. to Essen Hbf via Kolding St. and Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 30m.

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