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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Aalborg is to bus which costs 440 kr - 750 kr and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Aalborg is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs 950 kr - 2600 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Aalborg?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Aalborg. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Aalborg via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Aalborg?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Aalborg. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Aalborg St. via Hamburg Hbf, Fredericia St. and Aarhus H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

How far is it from Essen to Aalborg?

The distance between Essen and Aalborg is 722 km. The road distance is 797.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Aalborg without a car is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs 1300 kr - 2500 kr.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Essen to Aalborg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Aalborg bus from?

Essen to Aalborg bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Aalborg train from?

Essen to Aalborg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Aalborg?

The best way to get from Essen to Aalborg is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs 950 kr - 2600 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1300 kr - 2500 kr and takes 10h 4m, you could also bus via Hanover, which costs 470 kr - 800 kr and takes 12h 1m.

Where does the Essen to Aalborg bus arrive?

Essen to Aalborg bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Aalborg train arrive?

Essen to Aalborg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Aalborg?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Aalborg is 798 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Essen to Aalborg.

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

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Where can I stay near Aalborg?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Aalborg by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Aalborg Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)plane DUS - AAL
5h 58m
kr 990–2,589
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kolding bus stationbus N74
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Aalborgbus N150 / ...
13h 35m
kr 445–749
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Fredericia St.train Ece
3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Aarhus Htrain Re / ...
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Aalborg St.train Ic / ...
10h 4m
kr 1,373–2,434
Bus via Hanover
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Aalborgbus 172
12h 1m
kr 476–802
Drive 797.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Aalborgcar 797.7 km
6h 56m
kr 1,047–1,513
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Aalborg Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)plane AMS - AAL
6h 39m
kr 1,202–2,927
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Aarhus Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aarhus Airport (AAR)plane DUS - AAR
2. Take the bus from Aarhus Lufthavn to Aarhus Banegårdsplads/Banegårdspladsenbus
3. Take the train from Aarhus H to Aalborg St.train
8h 52m
kr 1,186–2,971
Train via Odense
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.train Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Aarhus Htrain Icl / ...
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Aalborg St.train Ic / ...
10h 45m
kr 1,263–2,674

Essen to Aalborg by train

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10h 4mAverage Duration

kr 1,373Cheapest Price

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Distance: 722 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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

Scandinavian Airlines and KLM fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aalborg Airport (AAL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Aalborg St. via Hamburg Hbf, Fredericia St., and Aarhus H in around 10h 4m.

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