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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lund is to bus which costs 700 kr - 1400 kr and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lund is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs 1200 kr - 2900 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lund?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Lund. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Lund via Copenhagen Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Lund?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lund station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Lund Centralstation via Hamburg-Harburg Bf and Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

How far is it from Essen to Lund?

The distance between Essen and Lund is 708 km. The road distance is 872.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Lund without a car is to train via Copenhagen which takes 10h 19m and costs 1900 kr - 4000 kr.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Essen to Lund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lund bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Lund train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Lund?

The best way to get from Essen to Lund is to train via Copenhagen which takes 10h 19m and costs 1900 kr - 4000 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 700 kr - 1400 kr and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Essen to Lund bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Lund train arrive?

Essen to Lund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg-Harburg station.

Can I drive from Essen to Lund?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lund is 873 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Essen to Lund.

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

Book your Essen to Lund train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lund?

There are 314+ hotels available in Lund.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Lund by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane DUS - CPH
2. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Lund Centralstationtrain
4h 51m
kr 1,246–2,901
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Copenhagen Busterminalbus N74
2. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Lundbus 032 / ...
15h 5m
kr 742–1,364
Train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg Bf to København Htrain Rj / ...
3. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Lund Centralstationtrain
10h 19m
kr 1,924–3,997
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Lund Cnighttrain En
12h 20m
kr 1,079–1,934
Train to Frankfurt, fly, 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 Copenhagen Lufthavn to Lund Centralstationtrain
6h 18m
kr 1,959–4,513
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane AMS - CPH
4. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Lund Centralstationtrain
7h 3m
kr 1,442–3,666
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lund Ctrain 083 / ...
10h 52m
kr 1,568–3,385
Drive 872.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lundcar 872.5 km
7h 45m
kr 1,589–2,295

Essen to Lund by train

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10h 19mAverage Duration

kr 1,924Cheapest Price

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Distance: 708.1 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lund Centralstation via Hamburg-Harburg Bf, København H, and Köpenhamn H in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Lund via Copenhagen Busterminal in around 15h 5m.

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