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 550 kr - 1500 kr and takes 14h 26m.

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 5h 15m and costs 1200 kr - 3400 kr.

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 Hbf and Copenhagen Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Essen to Lund?

The distance between Essen and Lund is 708 km. The road distance is 872.4 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 Airport (CPH) which takes 10h 12m and costs 1400 kr - 2700 kr.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Essen to Lund, including transfers.

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 Airport (CPH) which takes 10h 12m and costs 1400 kr - 2700 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 550 kr - 1500 kr and takes 14h 26m.

Where does the Essen to Lund train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Lund?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lund is 872 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Essen to Lund.

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

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Where can I stay near Lund?

There are 292+ 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, 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 from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)DUS - CPH
2. Take the train from København lufthavn stasjon to Lund Centralstation
5h 15m
kr 1,248–3,400
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Copenhagen BusterminalN74
14h 26m
kr 593–1,406
Train via Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København, Københavns LufthavnEce
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Lund Centralstation
10h 12m
kr 1,412–2,607
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Lund C10300 / ...
12h 44m
kr 752–1,757
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)FRA - CPH
3. Take the train from København lufthavn stasjon to Lund Centralstation
6h 35m
kr 1,759–3,544
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Örestad
3. Take the train from Örestad to Lund Centralstation
11h 30m
kr 892–1,787
Drive 872.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lund872.4 km
7h 42m
kr 1,498–2,164
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 Lund
8h 3m
kr 2,224–3,041

Essen to Lund by train

10Weekly Trains

10h 12mAverage Duration

kr 1,412Cheapest Price

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Distance: 708 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lund Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf, København, Københavns Lufthavn, and Copenhagen Airport in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Copenhagen Busterminal once daily. Tickets cost kr 440–1,100 and the journey takes 12h 35m.

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