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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Billund is to bus which costs 370 kr - 550 kr and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Billund is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs 1000 kr - 2700 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Billund?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Billund. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Billund Centret via Kolding Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

How far is it from Essen to Billund?

The distance between Essen and Billund is 717 km. The road distance is 626 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Billund without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs 600 kr - 1300 kr.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Essen to Billund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Billund bus from?

Essen to Billund bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Billund?

The best way to get from Essen to Billund is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs 600 kr - 1300 kr. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 700 kr - 2300 kr and takes 5h 54m, you could also bus, which costs 370 kr - 550 kr and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Essen to Billund bus arrive?

Essen to Billund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kolding bus station.

Can I drive from Essen to Billund?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Billund is 626 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Essen to Billund.

Where can I stay near Billund?

There are 447+ hotels available in Billund.

Essen to Billund - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Billund by train, bus, night train, car, plane, or car train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Fredericia St.train Ece
8h 43m
kr 628–1,218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kolding bus stationbus N74
2. Take the bus from Kolding Busterminal to Billund Centretbus 166
11h 48m
kr 370–545
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Kolding stationnighttrain Nt / ...
3. Take the bus from Kolding Busterminal to Billund Centretbus 166
10h 17m
kr 674–830
Drive 626 km
1. Drive from Essen to Billundcar 626 km
5h 32m
kr 816–1,179
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane DUS - BLL
5h 54m
kr 741–2,220
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Niebülltrain 33
2. Take the train from Tønder St. to Esbjerg St.train 030
3. Take the bus from Esbjerg Busterminal to Grindstedvej v Granvejbus 144
11h 2m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Billundcar
5h 52m
kr 1,267–1,721
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane FRA - BLL
5h 23m
kr 1,036–2,638
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane AMS - BLL
6h 23m
kr 1,034–3,305

Essen to Billund by train and bus

8Weekly Services

8h 43mAverage Duration

kr 628Cheapest Price

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Distance: 717.2 km
Duration: 8h 43m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Billund Centret via Hamburg Hbf, Fredericia St., Vejle St., and Vejle Trafikcenter in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, KLM, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Billund Airport (BLL) every 2 hours.

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