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 1300 - kr 2000 and takes 20h 9m.

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 1000 - kr 3400.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Oslo?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Oslo. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Oslo bussterminal via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 9m.

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-Harburg and Göteborg Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 58m.

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 and bus which takes 17h 36m and costs kr 1700 - kr 2400.

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 GrandBus, depart from Essen Hbf 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 bus which takes 20h 9m and costs kr 1300 - kr 2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 2200 - kr 3000 and takes 17h 58m.

Where does the Essen to Oslo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Oslo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Oslo?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Oslo is 1412 km. It takes approximately 13h 25m to drive from Essen to Oslo.

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

Book your Essen to Oslo bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Oslo?

There are 903+ hotels available in Oslo.

Essen to Oslo - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Oslo by plane, train, bus, car ferry, 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)plane DUS - OSL
2. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo Strain
4h 48m
kr 1,037–3,343
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Mölndal stationtrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal to Oslo Bussterminalbus 605 / ...
17h 36m
kr 1,779–2,340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Oslo bussterminalbus N613
20h 9m
kr 1,298–1,923
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Kiel to Oslo Vipperangencarferry
25h 58m
kr 3,214–5,875
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane FRA - OSL
3. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo Strain
6h 12m
kr 1,660–3,534
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Göteborg Centralstationtrain 344
3. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Oslo Strain
17h 58m
kr 2,198–2,917
Drive 1,412.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Oslocar 1,412.3 km
13h 25m
kr 2,917–4,214

Essen to Oslo by train, tram, and bus

3Weekly Services

17h 36mAverage Duration

kr 1,779Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,110.5 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Oslo bussterminal via Hamburg and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 20h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Oslo S via Hamburg-Harburg and Göteborg Centralstation in around 17h 58m.

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