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 390 kr - 700 kr and takes 14h 16m.

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 53m 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, Billund Centret and Grindsted Rutebilstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Varde?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Varde. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Varde St. via Hamburg Hbf, Kolding St. and Esbjerg St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Essen to Varde?

The distance between Essen and Varde is 724 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 50m and costs 750 kr - 2000 kr.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf 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 50m and costs 750 kr - 2000 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 390 kr - 700 kr and takes 14h 16m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Varde?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Varde is 627 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Essen to Varde.

Where can I stay near Varde?

There are 1957+ hotels available in Varde.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Hamburg
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kolding St.train Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Kolding St. to Esbjerg St.train Ic / ...
8h 50m
kr 787–1,927
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kolding bus stationbus N74
2. Take the bus from Kolding Busterminal to Billund Centretbus 166
3. Take the bus from Grindsted Rutebilstation to Varde Rutebilstationbus 198
14h 16m
kr 394–655
Drive 626.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Vardecar 626.6 km
5h 53m
kr 839–1,212
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Billund Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane DUS - BLL
2. Take the bus from Grindsted Rutebilstation to Varde Rutebilstationbus
8h 45m
kr 861–2,315
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Niebülltrain 33
2. Take the train from Tønder St. to Esbjerg St.train 030
9h 26m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Billund Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane FRA - BLL
3. Take the bus from Grindsted Rutebilstation to Varde Rutebilstationbus
7h 59m
kr 1,278–3,111
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Billund Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane AMS - BLL
4. Take the bus from Grindsted Rutebilstation to Varde Rutebilstationbus
8h 52m
kr 1,021–3,221
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Westerland, train, line 030 train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Westerland (GWT)plane DUS - GWT
3. Take the train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Niebülltrain
4. Take the train from Niebüll St. to Tønder St.train
5. Take the train from Tønder St. to Esbjerg St.train
6. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Varde St.train
8h 38m

Essen to Varde by train

66Weekly Trains

8h 50mAverage Duration

kr 787Cheapest Price

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Distance: 724 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Varde St. via Hamburg Hbf, Kolding St., and Esbjerg St. in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Varde Rutebilstation via Kolding bus station, Kolding Busterminal, Billund Centret, and Grindsted Rutebilstation in around 14h 16m.

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