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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Ribe is to bus which costs 390 kr - 600 kr and takes 12h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Ribe is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs 750 kr - 1200 kr.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Ribe?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Ribe. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Ribe St. via Niebüll St. and Tønder St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Essen to Ribe?

The distance between Essen and Ribe is 632 km. The road distance is 587 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Ribe without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Essen to Ribe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Ribe train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Ribe?

The best way to get from Essen to Ribe is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 390 kr - 600 kr and takes 12h 11m.

Where does the Essen to Ribe train arrive?

Essen to Ribe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Niebüll station.

Can I drive from Essen to Ribe?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Ribe is 587 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Essen to Ribe.

Where can I stay near Ribe?

There are 546+ hotels available in Ribe.

Essen to Ribe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Ribe 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 Niebülltrain 33
2. Take the train from Tønder St. to Ribe St.train 030
8h 8m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kolding bus stationbus N74
12h 11m
kr 399–590
Drive 587 km
1. Drive from Essen to Ribecar 587 km
5h 18m
kr 766–1,107
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Billund Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane DUS - BLL
2. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Esbjerg Busterminalbus
8h 24m
kr 769–2,261
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Billund Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane FRA - BLL
3. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Esbjerg Busterminalbus
7h 54m
kr 1,064–2,658
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Westerland, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Westerland (GWT)plane DUS - GWT
3. Take the train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Niebülltrain
4. Take the train from Niebüll St. to Tønder St.train
5. Take the train from Tønder St. to Ribe St.train
7h 20m

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Billund Airport (BLL) flights

87Weekly Planes

4h 15mAverage Duration

kr 408Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 632.2 km
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Ribe, Region Syddanmark, Denmark?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Ribe St. via Niebüll St. and Tønder St. in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Kolding bus station once daily. Tickets cost kr 340–500 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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