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 €45 - €120 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 16m and costs €110 - €320.

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 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 via Copenhagen which takes 10h 59m and costs €75 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 via Copenhagen which takes 10h 59m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 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 København 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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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, train (Deutsche Bahn), 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 København lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
5h 16m
€111–314
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
€46–113
Train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from Helsingborg 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 / ...
10h 59m
€76–255
Drive 916.6 km
1. Drive from Helsingborg to Essencar 916.6 km
8h 6m
€145–209
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Helsingborg 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
7h 11m
€157–326
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
7h 12m
€115–323
Train
1. Take the train from Helsingborg C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 5m
€72–156
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Helsingborg Centralstation to Copenhagen Airporttrain
2. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Hamburg Hbftrain 345
3. Take the bus from Hamburg Central Bus Station to Essen Hbfbus
15h 29m
€106–148
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
€209–289

Helsingborg to Essen by train

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10h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 760.4 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Helsingborg Centralstation to Essen Hbf via København H and 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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