Rome2Rio

How to get fromEssen to Visbyby plane, train, bus, or ferry

Find Transport to Visby

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Visby by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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

  1. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Visby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Visby Airport (VBY)plane plane DUS - VBY
    6h 54m
    kr 1,892–3,429

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus bus N74 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Norrköpingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Norrköping Resecentrum to Oskarshamn Resecentrumbus bus 200 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Oskarshamn Gotlandsterminalen to Visby hamnterminalferry ferry Dg
    27h 45m
    kr 1,614–3,010

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train 1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Norrkoping Centralstationtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Norrköping Resecentrum to Oskarshamn Resecentrumbus bus 200 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Oskarshamn Gotlandsterminalen to Visby hamnterminalferry ferry Dg
    21h 38m
    kr 2,227–5,625

  4. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Visby Airport

    1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Visby Airport (VBY)plane plane AMS - VBY
    9h 37m
    kr 2,051–5,265

  5. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane plane DUS - ARN
    2. Take the train from Stockholm City station to Nynäshamn stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nynäshamn (Stena Line) to Visby hamnterminalferry ferry
    10h 42m
    kr 1,863–3,890

  6. Train, bus, ferry via Essen Central Station

    1. Take the train from Essen Central Station to Hamburg Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Norrköping Centralstationtrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Norrköping Resecentrum to Oskarshamn Resecentrumbus bus 200 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Oskarshamn Gotlandsterminalen to Visby hamnterminalferry ferry Dg
    22h 3m
    kr 1,861–4,613

  7. Train, bus, ferry via Harburg

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Norrköping Centralstationtrain train 344
    3. Take the bus from Norrköping Resecentrum to Oskarshamn Resecentrumbus bus 200 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Oskarshamn Gotlandsterminalen to Visby hamnterminalferry ferry Dg
    23h 18m
    kr 1,951–4,543

Essen to Visby by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration21h 38mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 2,227Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Essen to Visby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,069.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Visby, Sweden?

Scandinavian Airlines, Eurowings, and Norwegian Air International fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Visby Airport (VBY) once daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Sweden

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides