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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Helsingborg is to bus which costs 500 kr - 1300 kr and takes 15h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Helsingborg is to fly and train which takes 5h 50m and costs 1200 kr - 3400 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Helsingborg?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Helsingborg station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Helsingborg Centralstation via Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Helsingborg?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Helsingborg station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Helsingborg Centralstation via Hamburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

How far is it from Essen to Helsingborg?

The distance between Essen and Helsingborg is 760 km. The road distance is 917.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Helsingborg without a car is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs 650 kr - 1500 kr.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Essen to Helsingborg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Helsingborg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Helsingborg train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Helsingborg?

The best way to get from Essen to Helsingborg is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs 650 kr - 1500 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 500 kr - 1300 kr and takes 15h 18m.

Where does the Essen to Helsingborg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Helsingborg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Helsingborg?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Helsingborg is 917 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Essen to Helsingborg.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Helsingborg?

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Essen to Helsingborg - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Helsingborg by plane, train, bus, car, 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, train
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane DUS - CPH
2. Take the train from København lufthavn stasjon to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
5h 50m
kr 1,206–3,370
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Copenhagen Busterminalbus N74
2. Take the bus from Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal to Helsingborg Centralstationbus 600 / ...
15h 18m
kr 526–1,261
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain Ic
10h 54m
kr 667–1,499
Drive 917.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Helsingborgcar 917.4 km
8h 11m
kr 1,569–2,265
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane FRA - CPH
3. Take the train from København lufthavn stasjon to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
7h 8m
kr 1,694–3,451
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Copenhagen Airport
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 Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane AMS - CPH
4. Take the train from København lufthavn stasjon to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
8h 20m
kr 1,494–3,705
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane DUS - GOT
2. Take the train from Mölndal station to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
7h 35m
kr 1,242–3,445
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane HAJ - CPH
3. Take the train from København lufthavn stasjon to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
7h 58m
kr 1,511–3,944
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Copenhagen Airporttrain 344
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
14h 28m
kr 1,343–1,765
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 Helsingborgcar
8h 32m
kr 2,273–3,138

Essen to Helsingborg by train

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10h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 759.8 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Helsingborg, Sweden?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Helsingborg Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf and Hamburg Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Helsingborg Centralstation via Copenhagen Busterminal and Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal in around 15h 18m.

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