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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lund is to train which costs 650 kr - 1500 kr and takes 10h 52m.

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 17m and costs 1100 kr - 3100 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lund?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Lund. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Lund via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.

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 872.5 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 Airport (CPH) which takes 10h 12m and costs 1300 kr - 2500 kr.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m 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 East West Eurolines, depart from Essen Hbf 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 Airport (CPH) which takes 10h 12m and costs 1300 kr - 2500 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1100 kr - 1500 kr and takes 14h 6m.

Where does the Essen to Lund bus arrive?

Essen to Lund bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

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 873 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Essen to Lund.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lund?

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Essen to Lund - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Lund 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 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 København lufthavn stasjon to Lund Centralstationtrain
5h 17m
kr 1,106–3,088
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lund Ctrain Ic / ...
10h 52m
kr 668–1,475
Train via Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København, Københavns Lufthavntrain Ece
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Lund Centralstationtrain
10h 12m
kr 1,358–2,435
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Lundbus N73
14h 6m
kr 1,106–1,426
Drive 872.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lundcar 872.5 km
7h 45m
kr 1,474–2,129
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 København lufthavn stasjon to Lund Centralstationtrain
6h 36m
kr 1,614–3,400
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
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 Lund Centralstationtrain
7h 46m
kr 1,344–3,924
Train #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Lund Centralstationtrain 344
12h 13m
kr 870–1,596
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 Lundcar
8h 6m
kr 2,168–3,032

Essen to Lund by train

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10h 12mAverage Duration

kr 1,358Cheapest Price

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Distance: 707.9 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Lund via Hannover Hbf and Hanover central bus station in around 14h 6m.

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