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 390 kr - 700 kr and takes 13h 44m.

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 6h 8m and costs 1000 kr - 2500 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 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

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 19m.

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 19m and costs 1300 kr - 2400 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m 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 GrandBus, 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 6h 8m and costs 1000 kr - 2500 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1300 kr - 2400 kr and takes 10h 19m, you could also bus via Hamburg, which costs and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the Essen to Aalborg bus arrive?

Essen to Aalborg bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Hamburg 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 53m to drive from Essen to Aalborg.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to 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
6h 8m
kr 1,037–2,472
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Central Bus Stationbus Odesa
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Aalborgbus N150 / ...
13h 44m
kr 392–668
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 Icl / ...
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Aalborg St.train Ic / ...
10h 19m
kr 1,336–2,403
Bus via Hamburg
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Aalborgbus N150 / ...
11h 39m
Drive 797.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Aalborgcar 797.7 km
6h 53m
kr 1,063–1,536
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 46m
kr 947–2,778
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
9h 57m
kr 1,183–2,874
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 / ...
11h 47m
kr 1,236–2,643

Essen to Aalborg by train

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10h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 722 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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 19m.

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