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 23m.

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 1100 kr - 2700 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lund?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Lund station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Lund Centralstation via Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal and Malmö Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.

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 Malmö, Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

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 Malmö, Centralstation which takes 10h 26m and costs 1300 kr - 3200 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 Malmö, Centralstation which takes 10h 26m and costs 1300 kr - 3200 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 700 kr - 1400 kr and takes 15h 23m.

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 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?

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 310+ 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 1,183–2,685
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Copenhagen Busterminalbus N74
15h 23m
kr 718–1,328
Train via Malmö, Centralstation
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Malmö, Centralstationtrain 344
10h 26m
kr 1,321–3,112
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Lund Centralstationnighttrain Nt
13h 43m
kr 1,013–1,585
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 15m
kr 1,839–4,119
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 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 15m
kr 1,291–3,533
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 1,353–2,707
Drive 872.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lundcar 872.5 km
7h 45m
kr 1,510–2,181

Essen to Lund by train

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10h 26mAverage Duration

kr 1,321Cheapest 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 Hbf and Malmö, Centralstation in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Copenhagen Busterminal once daily. Tickets cost kr 650–1,200 and the journey takes 12h 35m.

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