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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Oslo is to train and bus which costs kr 1100 - kr 2200 and takes 17h 19m.

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 to Oslo. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Oslo bussterminal via Hanover central bus station and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 51m.

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 52m.

How far is it from Essen to Oslo?

The distance between Essen and Oslo is 1112 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 19m and costs kr 1100 - kr 2200.

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 East West Eurolines, 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 51m and costs kr 1300 - kr 2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 1600 - kr 2900 and takes 17h 52m.

Where does the Essen to Oslo bus arrive?

Essen to Oslo bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Hannover Hbf 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 25m 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?

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Where can I stay near Oslo?

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

There are 8 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 1,101–3,164
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 619 / ...
17h 19m
kr 1,160–2,155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 182 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Oslo bussterminalbus
20h 51m
kr 1,302–2,653
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 2,669–5,800
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 1,554–3,753
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)plane AMS - OSL
4. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo Strain
7h 14m
kr 1,355–4,058
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Göteborg Centralstationtrain 344
3. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Oslo Strain
17h 52m
kr 1,639–2,890
Drive 1,412.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Oslocar 1,412.3 km
13h 25m
kr 2,969–4,289

Essen to Oslo by train and bus

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17h 19mAverage Duration

kr 1,160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,111.7 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 Hannover Hbf, Hanover central bus station, and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 20h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Oslo S via Hamburg Hbf and Göteborg Centralstation in around 17h 52m.

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