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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Trondheim is to fly which costs kr 900 - kr 3600 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Trondheim is to drive and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs kr 1500 - kr 4300.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Trondheim?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Trondheim. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Olav Kyrres gate via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Oslo bussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Trondheim?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Trondheim. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Trondheim S Fosenkaia via Hamburg Hbf, Göteborg Centralstation and Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 12m.

How far is it from Essen to Trondheim?

The distance between Essen and Trondheim is 1535 km. The road distance is 1889.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Trondheim without a car is to train which takes 27h 12m and costs kr 3400 - kr 6500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Essen to Trondheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Trondheim bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Trondheim train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Trondheim?

The best way to get from Essen to Trondheim is to train which takes 27h 12m and costs kr 3400 - kr 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs kr 1900 - kr 3400 and takes 28h 46m, you could also fly, which costs kr 900 - kr 3600 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Essen to Trondheim bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Trondheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Trondheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Trondheim is 1890 km. It takes approximately 19h 54m to drive from Essen to Trondheim.

Where can I stay near Trondheim?

There are 338+ hotels available in Trondheim.

Essen to Trondheim - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Trondheim by car, plane, train, bus, or night train

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Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
best
1. Drive from Essen to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Trondheim (TRD)plane AMS - TRD
5h 11m
kr 1,526–4,215
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Trondheim (TRD)plane DUS - TRD
6h 55m
kr 942–3,519
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Göteborg Centralstationtrain 344
3. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Oslo Strain
4. Take the train from Oslo S to Trondheim S Fosenkaiatrain F6
27h 12m
kr 3,433–6,366
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Oslo bussterminalbus
3. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Olav Kyrres gatebus
28h 46m
kr 1,930–3,364
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Malmo Ctrain Ic
3. Take the night train from Malmö Centralstation to Storlien stationnighttrain Nt
4. Take the train from Storlien station to Trondheim Strain R71
31h 9m
kr 3,043–5,516
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Trondheim (TRD)plane FRA - TRD
7h 4m
kr 1,785–4,904
Train via Harburg
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Göteborg Centralstationtrain 344
3. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Oslo Strain
4. Take the train from Oslo S to Trondheim S Fosenkaiatrain F6
27h 18m
kr 3,410–6,314
Drive 1,889.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Trondheimcar 1,889.9 km
19h 54m
kr 3,962–5,723

Essen to Trondheim by train

2Weekly Trains

27h 12mAverage Duration

kr 3,433Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,534.7 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Trondheim, Norway?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Trondheim S Fosenkaia via Hamburg Hbf, Göteborg Centralstation, and Oslo S in around 27h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Olav Kyrres gate via Hamburg, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, and Oslo bussterminal in around 28h 46m.

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