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 - 650 kr and takes 11h 28m.

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 1300 kr - 3300 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 28m.

How far is it from Essen to Billund?

The distance between Essen and Billund is 680 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 and bus which takes 8h 47m and costs 750 kr - 1900 kr.

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m 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 fly which takes 5h 49m and costs 800 kr - 2300 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1000 kr - 2000 kr and takes 8h 48m, you could also bus, which costs 370 kr - 650 kr and takes 11h 28m.

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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Billund?

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Where can I stay near Billund?

There are 483+ hotels available in Billund.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Billund by train, bus, night train, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kolding St.train Ece / ...
3. Take the bus from Kolding Busterminal to Billund Centretbus 166
8h 47m
kr 753–1,863
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 28m
kr 374–615
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Koldingnighttrain 304
3. Take the bus from Kolding Busterminal to Billund Centretbus 166
9h 57m
kr 514–803
Drive 626 km
1. Drive from Essen to Billundcar 626 km
5h 32m
kr 833–1,203
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane DUS - BLL
5h 49m
kr 827–2,279
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Fredericia St.train Ece
8h 48m
kr 1,022–1,988
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane AMS - BLL
5h 35m
kr 1,139–2,921
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 1,358–3,225

Essen to Billund by train and bus

80Weekly Services

8h 47mAverage Duration

kr 753Cheapest Price

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Distance: 680 km
Duration: 8h 47m

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

KLM, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Billund Airport (BLL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Billund Centret via Hamburg-Altona, Fredericia St., Vejle St., and Vejle Trafikcenter in around 8h 48m.

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