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 €65 - €150 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 18m and costs €110 - €290.

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 station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Helsingborg Centralstation and arriving at Essen Hbf via København H and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

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 11h 13m and costs €180 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m 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 Öresundståg, depart from Helsingborg Centralstation.

Train or bus from Helsingborg to Essen?

The best way to get from Helsingborg to Essen is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs €180 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €150 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 Öresundståg, arrive at Köpenhamn H 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 7 ways to get from Helsingborg to Essen by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

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

Train, 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 18m
€112–282
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
€67–142
Train
1. Take the train from Helsingborg Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 13m
€181–351
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Helsingborg C to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
13h 15m
€89–180
Train, fly to Frankfurt
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
6h 58m
€174–410
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Helsingborg Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from København H to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 30m
€181–351
Drive 916.6 km
1. Drive from Helsingborg to Essencar 916.6 km
8h 6m
€146–211

Helsingborg to Essen by train

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11h 13mAverage Duration

€181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 760.5 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Helsingborg Centralstation to Essen Hbf via Köpenhamn H, København H, and Hamburg Hbf in around 11h 13m. 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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