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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Oslo is to bus which costs kr 850 - kr 2300 and takes 21h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Oslo is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs kr 1100 - kr 3200.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Oslo?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Oslo. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Oslo bussterminal via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Oslo?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Oslo. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Oslo S via Hamburg Hbf and Göteborg Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.

How far is it from Essen to Oslo?

The distance between Essen and Oslo is 1111 km. The road distance is 1412.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Oslo without a car is to train which takes 17h 49m and costs kr 1600 - kr 3200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Essen to Oslo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Oslo bus from?

Essen to Oslo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Oslo train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Oslo?

The best way to get from Essen to Oslo is to train which takes 17h 49m and costs kr 1600 - kr 3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 850 - kr 2300 and takes 21h 20m.

Where does the Essen to Oslo bus arrive?

Essen to Oslo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Essen to Oslo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Oslo?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Oslo is 1412 km. It takes approximately 13h 19m to drive from Essen to Oslo.

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

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

Book your Essen to Oslo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Oslo?

There are 901+ hotels available in Oslo.

Essen to Oslo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Oslo by plane, train, bus, car ferry, 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 Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)DUS - OSL
2. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo S
4h 48m
kr 1,143–3,176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Oslo bussterminalN613
21h 20m
kr 856–2,236
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Göteborg Centralstation344
3. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Oslo S
17h 49m
kr 1,657–3,194
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel HbfRe7
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Kiel to Oslo Vipperangen
25h 59m
kr 2,687–6,014
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)FRA - OSL
3. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo S
6h 11m
kr 1,474–3,931
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
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 Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)AMS - OSL
4. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo S
7h 5m
kr 1,406–4,310
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Molndal station
3. Take the bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Oslo Bussterminal619 / ...
18h 34m
kr 1,187–2,444
Drive 1,412.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Oslo1,412.3 km
13h 19m
kr 3,054–4,411

Essen to Oslo by train

2Weekly Trains

17h 49mAverage Duration

kr 1,657Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,110.6 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Oslo, Norway?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Oslo S via Hamburg Hbf and Göteborg Centralstation in around 17h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Oslo bussterminal via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 21h 20m.

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