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 400 kr - 600 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 22m 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 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 via Hamburg which takes 8h 56m and costs 430 kr - 950 kr.

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m 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.

Bus or fly from Essen to Billund?

The best way to get from Essen to Billund is to bus which takes 11h 48m and costs 400 kr - 600 kr. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 700 kr - 2500 kr and takes 5h 54m.

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 29m to drive from Essen to Billund.

Where can I stay near Billund?

There are 450+ hotels available in Billund.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Billund by train, bus, 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 via Hamburg
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 56m
kr 434–942
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 403–556
Drive 626 km
1. Drive from Essen to Billundcar 626 km
5h 29m
kr 826–1,193
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane DUS - BLL
5h 54m
kr 741–2,419
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 15m
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 22m
kr 1,036–2,645
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 21m
kr 984–3,134

Essen to Billund by train and bus

67Weekly Services

8h 56mAverage Duration

kr 434Cheapest Price

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Distance: 679.9 km
Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Billund Centret via Kolding bus station and Kolding Busterminal in around 11h 48m. Alternatively, KLM, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Billund Airport (BLL) every 2 hours.

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