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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Randers is to bus via Hanover which costs 400 kr - 700 kr and takes 11h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Randers is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs 950 kr - 1400 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Randers?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Randers. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Randers Busterminal via Hanover central bus station and Aarhus Rutebilstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Randers?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Randers. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Randers St. via Hamburg Hbf, Fredericia St. and Aarhus H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

How far is it from Essen to Randers?

The distance between Essen and Randers is 824 km. The road distance is 718.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Randers without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs 1400 kr - 2600 kr.

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

It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Essen to Randers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Randers bus from?

Essen to Randers bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Randers train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Randers?

The best way to get from Essen to Randers is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs 1400 kr - 2600 kr. Alternatively, you can bus via Hanover, which costs 400 kr - 700 kr and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Essen to Randers bus arrive?

Essen to Randers bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Randers train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Randers?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Randers is 718 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Essen to Randers.

Where can I stay near Randers?

There are 110+ hotels available in Randers.

Essen to Randers - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Fredericia St.train Ece
3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Aarhus Htrain Icl / ...
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Randers St.train Ic / ...
9h 38m
kr 1,435–2,561
Bus via Hanover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Aarhus C FlixBus stopbus 172
11h 41m
kr 409–690
Drive 718.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Randerscar 718.3 km
6h 13m
kr 950–1,372
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Aalborg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)plane DUS - AAL
2. Take the train from Aalborg Lufthavn St. to Randers St.train
6h 46m
kr 1,137–2,710
Train via Odense
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.train Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Aarhus Htrain Icl / ...
4. Take the train from Aarhus H to Randers St.train Ic / ...
11h 9m
kr 1,275–2,881
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kolding bus stationbus N74
2. Take the bus from Vejle Trafikcenter to Silkeborg Trafikterminalbus 215
3. Take the bus from Silkeborg Trafikterminal to Randers Busterminalbus 73 / ...
15h 48m
kr 565–813
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Aarhus Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aarhus Airport (AAR)plane DUS - AAR
2. Take the bus from Aarhus Lufthavn to Aarhus Banegårdsplads/Banegårdspladsenbus
3. Take the train from Aarhus H to Randers St.train
8h 18m
kr 1,037–2,730
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Aalborg 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 Aalborg Airport (AAL)plane AMS - AAL
4. Take the train from Aalborg Lufthavn St. to Randers St.train
7h 33m
kr 1,106–2,770
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 Aarhus Htrain
3. Take the train from Aarhus H to Randers St.train
9h 4m
kr 1,504–2,984

Essen to Randers by train

7Weekly Trains

9h 38mAverage Duration

kr 1,435Cheapest Price

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Distance: 824.2 km
Duration: 9h 38m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Randers St. via Hamburg Hbf, Fredericia St., and Aarhus H in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Randers Busterminal via Hannover Hbf, Hanover central bus station, Aarhus C FlixBus stop, and Aarhus Rutebilstation in around 11h 41m.

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