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 380 kr - 650 kr and takes 9h 39m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Odense Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

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 via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Essen to Odense?

The distance between Essen and Odense is 710 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 2m and costs 750 kr - 1700 kr.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m 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 2m and costs 750 kr - 1700 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 380 kr - 650 kr and takes 9h 39m.

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, and plane

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

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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 Odensetrain Snälltåget / ...
8h 2m
kr 796–1,632
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Odense Stationbus N844
9h 39m
kr 385–623
Drive 657.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Odensecar 657.7 km
5h 42m
kr 870–1,256
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 Copenhagen Lufthavn to Odense St.train
6h 17m
kr 1,104–2,366
Train #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.train Ece / ...
8h 2m
kr 796–2,232
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Uelzentrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Uelzen to Odensetrain Rj
10h 48m
kr 733–1,089
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
8h 2m
kr 961–2,547
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 Odensetrain
7h 45m
kr 939–2,088
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 Airport Train Stationtrain
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 13m
kr 1,280–3,495

Essen to Odense by train

13Weekly Trains

8h 2mAverage Duration

kr 796Cheapest Price

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Distance: 710.2 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Odense via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Odense Station via Hamburg and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 9h 39m.

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