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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Uppsala is to train via Hamburg which costs 850 kr - 3200 kr and takes 16h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Uppsala is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs 1000 kr - 4400 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Uppsala?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Uppsala station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Uppsala Centralstation via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Arlanda terminal 4 buss. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Uppsala?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Uppsala station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Uppsala Centralstation via Hamburg Hauptbahnhof and Stockholm Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

How far is it from Essen to Uppsala?

The distance between Essen and Uppsala is 1232 km. The road distance is 1498.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Uppsala without a car is to train via Hamburg which takes 16h 32m and costs 850 kr - 3200 kr.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Essen to Uppsala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Uppsala bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Uppsala train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Uppsala?

The best way to get from Essen to Uppsala is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs 1000 kr - 4400 kr. Alternatively, you can train via Hamburg, which costs 850 kr - 3200 kr and takes 16h 32m, you could also bus, which costs 1400 kr - 2100 kr and takes 22h 33m.

Where does the Essen to Uppsala bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Uppsala train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Uppsala?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Uppsala is 1498 km. It takes approximately 14h 57m to drive from Essen to Uppsala.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Uppsala by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane DUS - ARN
5h 3m
kr 1,079–4,334
Train via Hamburg
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Stockholm Centralstationtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Uppsala Centralstationtrain 988 / ...
16h 32m
kr 852–3,137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5bus N602
22h 33m
kr 1,466–2,023
Drive 1,498.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Uppsalacar 1,498.5 km
14h 57m
kr 2,542–3,671
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
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 36m
kr 984–3,514
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 27m
kr 1,450–3,514
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centraltrain Ic
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Uppsala Centralstationtrain 988 / ...
16h 32m
kr 1,302–3,137
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Westbevern-Vadrup, Bahnhoftrain Re2
2. Take the bus from Osnabrück Humboldtstraße/Hbf to Hamburg, ZOBbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5bus
25h 4m
kr 1,724–2,438
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 Uppsalacar
15h 18m
kr 3,220–4,634

Essen to Uppsala by train

18Weekly Trains

16h 32mAverage Duration

kr 852Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,231.9 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Uppsala, 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 Uppsala Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, and Stockholm Centralstation in around 16h 32m.

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