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 340 kr - 600 kr and takes 11h 34m.

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 1200 kr - 3200 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 34m.

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 38m and costs 1000 kr - 1900 kr.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m 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 38m and costs 1000 kr - 1900 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 340 kr - 600 kr and takes 11h 34m, you could also fly, which costs 800 kr - 2300 kr and takes 6h 9m.

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 465+ 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
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 38m
kr 1,013–1,867
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 34m
kr 348–587
Drive 626 km
1. Drive from Essen to Billundcar 626 km
5h 32m
kr 842–1,216
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane DUS - BLL
6h 9m
kr 825–2,262
Train, bus
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 48m
kr 717–1,812
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 1,242–3,158
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 Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane AMS - BLL
6h 16m
kr 985–3,168

Essen to Billund by train and bus

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8h 38mAverage Duration

kr 1,013Cheapest Price

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Distance: 717.2 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Billund Centret via Kolding bus station and Kolding Busterminal in around 11h 34m.

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