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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Sweden is to bus which costs 750 kr - 2000 kr and takes 22h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Sweden is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs 950 kr - 3000 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Sweden?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Sweden. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Stockholm, Cityterminalen via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Sweden?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Sweden station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Stockholm Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.

How far is it from Essen to Sweden?

The distance between Essen and Sweden is 857 km. The road distance is 1448.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Sweden without a car is to train which takes 16h 18m and costs 750 kr - 2700 kr.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Essen to Sweden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Sweden bus from?

Essen to Sweden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Sweden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Sweden?

The best way to get from Essen to Sweden is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs 950 kr - 3000 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 750 kr - 2700 kr and takes 16h 18m, you could also bus, which costs 750 kr - 2000 kr and takes 22h 5m.

Where does the Essen to Sweden bus arrive?

Essen to Sweden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Essen to Sweden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Sweden?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Sweden is 1448 km. It takes approximately 13h 54m to drive from Essen to Sweden.

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

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

Book your Essen to Sweden bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sweden?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Sweden 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 Düsseldorf International Airport to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)DUS - GOT
4h 34m
kr 973–2,976
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Stockholm, CityterminalenN602
22h 5m
kr 784–2,000
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centralstation344 / ...
16h 18m
kr 793–2,608
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centralstation10300 / ...
17h 33m
kr 1,003–2,408
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)DUS - CPH
3. Take the train from København lufthavn stasjon to Malmö, Centralstation
5h 3m
kr 1,218–3,371
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)DUS - ARN
4h 57m
kr 1,273–4,426
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)CGN - ARN
5h 44m
kr 1,221–3,381
Drive 1,448.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Stockholm1,448.3 km
13h 54m
kr 2,486–3,591
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 Stockholm
14h 15m
kr 3,174–4,541

Essen to Sweden by train

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16h 18mAverage Duration

kr 793Cheapest Price

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Distance: 856.7 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Sweden?

Eurowings, KLM, and Lufthansa fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Stockholm Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf in around 16h 18m.

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