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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Odense is to bus and train which costs 400 kr - 650 kr and takes 12h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Odense is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs 850 kr - 1300 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Odense?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Odense. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Odense St. via Hamburg ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Odense?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Odense. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Odense St. via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Essen to Odense?

The distance between Essen and Odense is 711 km. The road distance is 657.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Odense without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs 350 kr - 850 kr.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Essen to Odense, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Odense bus from?

Essen to Odense bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Odense train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Odense?

The best way to get from Essen to Odense is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs 350 kr - 850 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Essen to Odense bus arrive?

Essen to Odense bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Hamburg station.

Where does the Essen to Odense train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Odense?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Odense is 658 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Essen to Odense.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Odense?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Odense by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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Train
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1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.train Ece
7h 51m
kr 352–818
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Hamburg ZOB to Odense St.bus 047
9h 24m
Drive 657.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Odensecar 657.7 km
5h 42m
kr 861–1,244
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane DUS - CPH
2. Take the train from København, Københavns Lufthavn to Odense St.train
6h 16m
kr 906–2,415
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Flensburg central train stationbus N74
2. Take the train from Flensburg to Odensetrain Rj
12h 13m
kr 402–607
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 Odensecar
6h 3m
kr 1,308–1,773
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Billund Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane DUS - BLL
2. Take the train from Vejle St. to Odense St.train
7h 51m
kr 863–2,416
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.train
7h 39m
kr 801–2,137
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Billund 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 Billund Airport (BLL)plane AMS - BLL
4. Take the train from Vejle St. to Odense St.train
8h 21m
kr 1,156–3,312

Essen to Odense by train

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7h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 711 km
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Odense, Denmark?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Odense St. via Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Odense St. via Hamburg and Hamburg ZOB in around 9h 24m.

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