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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Denmark is to bus which costs 280 kr - 700 kr and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Denmark is to train and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs 750 kr - 2300 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Denmark?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Copenhagen Busterminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Denmark?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Denmark. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at København H via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Essen to Denmark?

The distance between Essen and Denmark is 665 km. The road distance is 817.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Denmark without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs 480 kr - 900 kr.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Essen to Denmark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Denmark bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Denmark train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Denmark?

The best way to get from Essen to Denmark is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs 480 kr - 900 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 280 kr - 700 kr and takes 12h 35m, you could also fly, which costs 1100 kr - 3100 kr and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Essen to Denmark bus arrive?

Essen to Denmark bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where does the Essen to Denmark train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Denmark?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Denmark is 817 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Essen to Denmark.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Denmark?

Book your Essen to Denmark train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Essen to Denmark bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Denmark?

There are 813+ hotels available in Denmark.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Denmark by train, plane, train (Deutsche Bahn), bus, car, night train, 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane DUS - CPH
4h 2m
kr 749–2,241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Copenhagen Busterminalbus N74
12h 35m
kr 280–700
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain Ece
8h 56m
kr 487–898
Drive 817.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Copenhagencar 817.3 km
7h 12m
kr 1,069–1,543
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Aalborg Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)plane DUS - AAL
6h 8m
kr 1,103–3,029
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Copenhagen Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane FRA - CPH
5h 21m
kr 1,049–2,330
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Central Bus Stationbus Odesa
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to København Hnighttrain Nt
13h 26m
kr 735–895
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 Copenhagencar
7h 33m
kr 1,508–2,072

Essen to Denmark by train

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8h 56mAverage Duration

kr 487Cheapest Price

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Distance: 665 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Denmark?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to København H via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Copenhagen Busterminal once daily. Tickets cost kr 280–700 and the journey takes 12h 35m.

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