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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Varde is to bus which costs 450 kr - 650 kr and takes 14h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Varde is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs 800 kr - 1300 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Varde?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Varde station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Varde Rutebilstation via Kolding Busterminal, Vejle Trafikcenter and Grindsted Rutebilstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Varde?

No, there is no direct train from Essen station to Varde. However, there are services departing from Essen Central Station and arriving at Varde St. via Hamburg Hbf, Kolding St. and Esbjerg St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Essen to Varde?

The distance between Essen and Varde is 718 km. The road distance is 626.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Varde without a car is to train via Hamburg which takes 8h 55m and costs 400 kr - 900 kr.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Essen to Varde, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Varde bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Varde train from?

Essen to Varde train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Essen Central Station.

Train or bus from Essen to Varde?

The best way to get from Essen to Varde is to train via Hamburg which takes 8h 55m and costs 400 kr - 900 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 450 kr - 650 kr and takes 14h 28m.

Where does the Essen to Varde bus arrive?

Essen to Varde bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kolding bus station.

Where does the Essen to Varde train arrive?

Essen to Varde train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Hamburg Central Station.

Can I drive from Essen to Varde?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Varde is 627 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Essen to Varde.

Where can I stay near Varde?

There are 1941+ hotels available in Varde.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Varde by train (Deutsche Bahn), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Hamburg
best
1. Take the train from Essen Central Station to Hamburg Central Station
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kolding St.Ece
3. Take the train from Kolding St. to Esbjerg St.Ic / ...
8h 55m
kr 403–878
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kolding bus stationN74
2. Take the bus from Vejle Trafikcenter to Grindsted Rutebilstation838
3. Take the bus from Grindsted Rutebilstation to Varde Rutebilstation198
14h 28m
kr 456–636
Drive 626.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Varde626.6 km
5h 50m
kr 841–1,214
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Billund Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Billund Airport (BLL)DUS - BLL
2. Take the bus from Grindsted Rutebilstation to Varde Rutebilstation
8h 10m
kr 826–2,572
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Niebüll39
2. Take the train from Tønder St. to Esbjerg St.030
9h 37m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Billund Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Billund Airport (BLL)FRA - BLL
3. Take the bus from Grindsted Rutebilstation to Varde Rutebilstation
7h 44m
kr 1,172–2,843
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Billund Airport, bus
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 Billund Airport (BLL)AMS - BLL
4. Take the bus from Grindsted Rutebilstation to Varde Rutebilstation
8h 28m
kr 1,070–3,107
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)DUS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kolding St.
3. Take the train from Kolding St. to Esbjerg St.
8h 43m
kr 995–2,557
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)DUS - CPH
2. Take the train from København H to Esbjerg St.
8h 44m
kr 1,083–2,891

Essen to Varde by train

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8h 55mAverage Duration

kr 403Cheapest Price

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Distance: 717.5 km
Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Varde, Denmark?

You can take a train from Essen Central Station to Varde St. via Hamburg Central Station, Hamburg Hbf, Kolding St., and Esbjerg St. in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Varde Rutebilstation via Kolding bus station, Kolding Busterminal, Vejle Trafikcenter, and Grindsted Rutebilstation in around 14h 28m.

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