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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Uppsala is to bus which costs 800 kr - 1300 kr and takes 23h 44m.

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 1m and costs 1100 kr - 3300 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 4 buss. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 44m.

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-Harburg and Stockholm Centralstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

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 10m and costs 850 kr - 2100 kr.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m 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 1m and costs 1100 kr - 3300 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 850 kr - 2100 kr and takes 17h 10m, you could also bus, which costs 800 kr - 1300 kr and takes 23h 44m.

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-Harburg station.

Can I drive from Essen to Uppsala?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Uppsala is 1498 km. It takes approximately 14h 52m 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)DUS - ARN
5h 1m
kr 1,134–3,242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Arlanda Airport Terminal 4 & 5N602
23h 44m
kr 820–1,298
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburg43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Stockholm Centralstation346
3. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Uppsala Centralstation818 / ...
17h 10m
kr 886–2,025
Drive 1,498.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Uppsala1,498.5 km
14h 52m
kr 2,638–3,810
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
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 48m
kr 1,083–3,300
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)FRA - ARN
6h 27m
kr 1,498–3,535
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)AMS - ARN
7h 17m
kr 1,321–3,812
Train via Södertälje
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Södertälje Syd station
3. Take the train from Södertälje centrum station to Uppsala Centralstation
19h 48m
kr 1,132–2,125
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 Uppsala
15h 13m
kr 3,384–4,754

Essen to Uppsala by train

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17h 10mAverage Duration

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

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-Harburg and Stockholm Centralstation in around 17h 10m.

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