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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Uppsala is to train and night train which costs 1000 kr - 2200 kr and takes 18h 23m.

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 1100 kr - 4400 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Uppsala?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Uppsala station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Uppsala Centralstation via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Arlanda terminal 2-3 buss. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 43m.

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 Hbf and Stockholm Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 8m.

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 which takes 17h 8m and costs 800 kr - 2800 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 FlixBus, depart from Essen central train 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 1100 kr - 4400 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 800 kr - 2800 kr and takes 17h 8m, you could also bus, which costs 800 kr - 2200 kr and takes 23h 43m.

Where does the Essen to Uppsala bus arrive?

Essen to Uppsala bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Uppsala by plane, train, bus, night train, 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 1,132–4,325
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Arlanda Airport Terminal 2 & 3bus N602
23h 43m
kr 816–2,171
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 344
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Uppsala Centralstationtrain 936 / ...
17h 8m
kr 817–2,771
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Koebenhavn Htrain Rj
3. Take the bus from Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
4. Take the train from Stockholm City station to Uppsala Centralstationtrain
22h 38m
kr 1,806–2,685
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Stockholm Centralstationnighttrain Nt
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Uppsala Centralstationtrain 936 / ...
18h 23m
kr 1,047–2,171
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 34m
kr 1,102–3,306
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 26m
kr 1,480–3,549
Fly from Dortmund Airport
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane DTM - ARN
12h 25m
kr 1,457–2,992
Drive 1,498.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Uppsalacar 1,498.5 km
14h 57m
kr 2,573–3,716
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 3,224–4,641

Essen to Uppsala by train

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17h 8mAverage Duration

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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 and Stockholm Centralstation in around 17h 8m.

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