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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Stockholm is to bus which costs 1200 kr - 1900 kr and takes 20h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Stockholm is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs 1200 kr - 4500 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Stockholm?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Stockholm. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Stockholm, Cityterminalen via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Stockholm?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Stockholm. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Stockholm Central via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 41m.

How far is it from Essen to Stockholm?

The distance between Essen and Stockholm is 1239 km. The road distance is 1448.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Stockholm without a car is to train which takes 15h 41m and costs 1300 kr - 1900 kr.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Essen to Stockholm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Stockholm bus from?

Essen to Stockholm bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Stockholm train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Stockholm?

The best way to get from Essen to Stockholm is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs 1200 kr - 4500 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1300 kr - 1900 kr and takes 15h 41m, you could also bus, which costs 1200 kr - 1900 kr and takes 20h 49m.

Where does the Essen to Stockholm bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Stockholm train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Stockholm?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Stockholm is 1448 km. It takes approximately 14h to drive from Essen to Stockholm.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Stockholm?

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

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Where can I stay near Stockholm?

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Essen to Stockholm - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Stockholm by plane, train, bus, night train, car, 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.

Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane DUS - ARN
4h 59m
kr 1,232–4,497
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane CGN - ARN
5h 32m
kr 1,124–3,358
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centraltrain Ic
15h 41m
kr 1,389–1,857
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus N602
20h 49m
kr 1,275–1,898
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg-Harburg to Stockholm Centralnighttrain En
16h 24m
kr 1,674–2,240
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane FRA - ARN
6h 19m
kr 1,790–3,392
Drive 1,448.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Stockholmcar 1,448.3 km
14h
kr 2,510–3,625
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholmcar
14h 21m
kr 3,228–4,546

Essen to Stockholm by train

8Weekly Trains

15h 41mAverage Duration

kr 1,389Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,239.4 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Stockholm, Sweden?

Eurowings, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Stockholm Central via Hamburg Hbf in around 15h 41m.

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