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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Slagelse is to bus and train which costs 340 kr - 750 kr and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Slagelse is to fly and train which takes 5h 25m and costs 800 kr - 2500 kr.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Slagelse?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Slagelse. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Slagelse St. via Hamburg Hbf and Odense St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Essen to Slagelse?

The distance between Essen and Slagelse is 756 km. The road distance is 725.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Slagelse without a car is to train via Odense which takes 8h 6m and costs 500 kr - 1200 kr.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Essen to Slagelse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Slagelse train from?

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

Where does the Essen to Slagelse train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Slagelse?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Slagelse is 726 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Essen to Slagelse.

Where can I stay near Slagelse?

There are 444+ hotels available in Slagelse.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Slagelse by train (Deutsche Bahn), bus, train, car, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Odense
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf39 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.Ece
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Slagelse St.Ic / ...
8h 6m
kr 539–1,132
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Central Station to Hamburg Central StationFlx20
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to RingstedRj
9h 57m
kr 319–878
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN74
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Odense Station
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Slagelse St.Ic / ...
11h 40m
kr 341–729
Drive 725.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Slagelse725.7 km
6h 16m
kr 974–1,406
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)DUS - CPH
2. Take the train from København H to Slagelse St.
5h 25m
kr 803–2,431
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Hannover Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Slagelse
6h 37m
kr 1,414–1,932
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)FRA - CPH
3. Take the train from København H to Slagelse St.
6h 49m
kr 1,149–2,502
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)DUS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Slagelse St.
8h 22m
kr 1,015–2,587
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Copenhagen Airport
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 Copenhagen Airport (CPH)AMS - CPH
4. Take the train from København H to Slagelse St.
7h 42m
kr 917–2,666

Essen to Slagelse by train

69Weekly Trains

8h 6mAverage Duration

kr 539Cheapest Price

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Distance: 755.7 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Slagelse St. via Hamburg Hbf and Odense St. in around 8h 6m.

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