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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Odense is to bus which costs 370 kr - 650 kr and takes 13h 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 8h.

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 8h and costs 700 kr - 2000 kr.

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

It takes approximately 8h 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 8h and costs 700 kr - 2000 kr. Alternatively, you can bus via Hamburg, 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.train Ece / ...
8h
kr 740–1,915
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Flensburg central train stationbus N74
2. Take the bus from Flensburg central train station to Odense Parkering Sydbus 627
13h 13m
kr 372–642
Bus via Hamburg
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 880–1,270
Fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane DUS - CPH
2. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Odense St.train
6h 28m
kr 959–2,309
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 1,324–1,781
Fly 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 50m
kr 916–2,380
Fly 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 48m
kr 884–2,371

Essen to Odense by train

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Distance: 710.9 km
Duration: 8h

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 8h. 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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