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 420 kr - 600 kr and takes 11h 50m.

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 38m and costs 850 kr - 1300 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Odense?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Odense station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Odense Station via Kolding bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

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 45m.

How far is it from Essen to Odense?

The distance between Essen and Odense is 711 km. The road distance is 657.6 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 45m and costs 450 kr - 1000 kr.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m 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 FlixBus, depart from Essen central train 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 45m and costs 450 kr - 1000 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 420 kr - 600 kr and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Essen to Odense bus arrive?

Essen to Odense bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kolding bus 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 38m to drive from Essen to Odense.

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

Book your Essen to Odense train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Essen to Odense bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Odense?

There are 565+ hotels available in Odense.

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 (Deutsche Bahn), bus, car, plane, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.Ec
7h 45m
kr 454–1,002
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kolding bus stationN74
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Odense StationN844
11h 50m
kr 428–596
Drive 657.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Odense657.6 km
5h 38m
kr 874–1,262
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)DUS - CPH
2. Take the train from København, Københavns Lufthavn to Odense St.
6h 19m
kr 966–2,505
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg-Altona43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to OdenseRj
10h 2m
kr 508–1,011
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 Odense
5h 59m
kr 1,312–1,778
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Billund Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Billund Airport (BLL)DUS - BLL
2. Take the train from Vejle St. to Odense St.
7h 45m
kr 913–2,716
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)DUS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.
7h 31m
kr 931–2,457
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Billund Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Billund Airport (BLL)AMS - BLL
4. Take the train from Vejle St. to Odense St.
8h 5m
kr 1,156–3,251

Essen to Odense by train

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7h 45mAverage Duration

kr 454Cheapest Price

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Distance: 710.9 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Odense Station via Kolding bus station in around 11h 50m.

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