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

The cheapest way to get from Halmstad to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €140 and takes 16h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halmstad to Essen is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Halmstad and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Halmstad to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Halmstad and arriving at Essen central train station via Copenhagen Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Halmstad and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Halmstad station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Halmstad Centralstation and arriving at Essen Hbf via København H and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Halmstad to Essen?

The distance between Halmstad and Essen is 842 km. The road distance is 989 km.

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

The best way to get from Halmstad to Essen without a car is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs €90 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Halmstad to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halmstad to Essen bus from?

Halmstad to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halmstad station.

Where do I catch the Halmstad to Essen train from?

Halmstad to Essen train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Halmstad Centralstation.

Train or bus from Halmstad to Essen?

The best way to get from Halmstad to Essen is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 16h 25m.

Where does the Halmstad to Essen bus arrive?

Halmstad to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where does the Halmstad to Essen train arrive?

Halmstad to Essen train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at København H station.

Can I drive from Halmstad to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Halmstad to Essen is 989 km. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Halmstad to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Halmstad to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Halmstad to Essen?

Book your Halmstad to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Halmstad to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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

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

Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Halmstad Centralstation to København lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
6h 7m
€124–349
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halmstad to Copenhagen Busterminalbus 613 / ...
2. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train stationbus N74
16h 25m
€54–133
Train
1. Take the train from Halmstad Centralstation to København Htrain
2. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 49m
€93–186
Train, night train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from Halmstad Centralstation to København Htrain
2. Take the night train from København H to Hamburg Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nt
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 16m
€93–186
Train to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Halmstad Centralstation to Mölndal stationtrain
2. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GOT - DUS
6h 19m
€111–321
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Halmstad Centralstation to København lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CPH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
8h 1m
€174–371
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Halmstad Centralstation to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain
2. Take the night train from Helsingborg C to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain En
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 41m
€86–199
Drive 989 km
1. Drive from Halmstad to Essencar 989 km
8h 51m
€160–230
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Halmstad to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Essencar
9h 13m
€228–314

Halmstad to Essen by train

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11h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 842.4 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Halmstad Centralstation to Essen Hbf via København H and Hamburg Hbf in around 11h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halmstad to Essen central train station via Copenhagen Busterminal in around 16h 25m.

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