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 320 kr - 650 kr and takes 12h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Denmark is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs 650 kr - 2300 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Denmark?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Denmark. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Rådhuspladsen St. via Dybbølsbro St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

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 30m.

How far is it from Essen to Denmark?

The distance between Essen and Denmark is 669 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 30m and costs 500 kr - 1100 kr.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 fly which takes 4h 16m and costs 650 kr - 2300 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 500 kr - 1100 kr and takes 8h 30m, you could also bus, which costs 320 kr - 650 kr and takes 12h 47m.

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 9m to drive from Essen to Denmark.

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

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Where can I stay near Denmark?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Denmark by plane, train (Deutsche Bahn), bus, car, 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.

Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Copenhagen Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)DUS - CPH
4h 16m
kr 693–2,241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Copenhagen BusterminalN74
12h 47m
kr 327–621
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf39 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København HEce
8h 30m
kr 504–1,072
Drive 817.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Copenhagen817.3 km
7h 9m
kr 1,097–1,585
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Aalborg Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)DUS - AAL
6h 6m
kr 902–3,129
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Copenhagen Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)AMS - CPH
6h 34m
kr 817–2,476
Train via Essen Central Station
1. Take the train from Essen Central Station to Hamburg Central StationFlx20
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Koebenhavn HRj
9h 23m
kr 339–913
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Hannover Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Copenhagen
7h 29m
kr 1,515–2,132

Essen to Denmark by train

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Distance: 668.6 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Denmark?

Scandinavian Airlines, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to København H via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 30m.

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