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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bergen is to fly which costs kr 900 - kr 3600 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bergen is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs kr 900 - kr 3600.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bergen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bergen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bergen stasjon via Hamburg Hbf, Göteborg Centralstation and Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 27m.

How far is it from Essen to Bergen?

The distance between Essen and Bergen is 1057 km. The road distance is 1856.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bergen without a car is to train which takes 25h 27m and costs kr 2900 - kr 4200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Essen to Bergen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bergen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Bergen?

The best way to get from Essen to Bergen is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs kr 900 - kr 3600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 2900 - kr 4200 and takes 25h 27m, you could also bus, which costs kr 1700 - kr 3000 and takes 31h 40m.

Where does the Essen to Bergen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Bergen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bergen is 1856 km. It takes approximately 20h 21m to drive from Essen to Bergen.

Where can I stay near Bergen?

There are 790+ hotels available in Bergen.

Essen to Bergen - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Bergen by plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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

Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bergen (BGO)plane DUS - BGO
5h 19m
kr 939–3,581
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Göteborg Centralstationtrain 344
3. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Oslo Strain
4. Take the train from Oslo S to Bergen stasjontrain F4
25h 27m
kr 2,966–4,136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Oslo bussterminalbus
3. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Arna terminalbus
31h 40m
kr 1,724–2,938
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kolding bus stationbus N74
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Aalborgbus 353 / ...
3. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Hirtshals St.train 76
4. Take the car ferry from Hirtshals to Bergen Jekteviksterminalencarferry
34h 14m
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bergen (BGO)plane FRA - BGO
6h 38m
kr 2,013–4,172
Train via Harburg
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Göteborg Centralstationtrain 344
3. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Oslo Strain
4. Take the train from Oslo S to Bergen stasjontrain F4
25h 33m
kr 3,000–4,119
Drive 1,856.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bergencar 1,856.3 km
20h 21m
kr 3,832–5,534

Essen to Bergen by train

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25h 27mAverage Duration

kr 2,966Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,056.8 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Bergen, Norway?

Eurowings, Scandinavian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bergen (BGO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bergen stasjon via Hamburg Hbf, Göteborg Centralstation, and Oslo S in around 25h 27m.

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