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

The cheapest way to get from Helsingborg to Essen is to bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 15h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsingborg to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Helsingborg and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsingborg station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Helsingborg Centralstation and arriving at Essen central train station via Copenhagen Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Helsingborg and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Helsingborg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Helsingborg C and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Helsingborg to Essen?

The distance between Helsingborg and Essen is 760 km. The road distance is 916.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsingborg to Essen without a car is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs €120 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Helsingborg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsingborg to Essen bus from?

Helsingborg to Essen bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Helsingborg Centralstation.

Where do I catch the Helsingborg to Essen train from?

Helsingborg to Essen train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Helsingborg C station.

Train or bus from Helsingborg to Essen?

The best way to get from Helsingborg to Essen is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 15h 50m.

Where does the Helsingborg to Essen bus arrive?

Helsingborg to Essen bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal station.

Where does the Helsingborg to Essen train arrive?

Helsingborg to Essen train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Helsingborg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsingborg to Essen is 917 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Helsingborg to Essen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Helsingborg to Essen by train, plane, bus, 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 Helsingborg Centralstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
5h 23m
€102–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Helsingborg Centralstation to Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminalbus 600 / ...
2. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train stationbus N74
15h 50m
€62–131
Train
1. Take the train from Helsingborg C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 59m
€127–290
Drive 916.6 km
1. Drive from Helsingborg to Essencar 916.6 km
8h 6m
€150–216
Train to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Helsingborg Centralstation to Mölndal stationtrain
2. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GOT - DUS
6h 59m
€115–314
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Helsingborg Centralstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CPH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 8m
€169–400
Train via Malmö
1. Take the train from Helsingborg Centralstation to Malmö, Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Malmo C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 11m
€129–274
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Helsingborg Centralstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Hamburg Hbftrain 345
3. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus
13h 27m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Helsingborg to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Essencar
8h 28m
€217–298

Helsingborg to Essen by train

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10h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 760.5 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Helsingborg C to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsingborg Centralstation to Essen central train station via Dybbølsbro fjernbussterminal and Copenhagen Busterminal in around 15h 50m.

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