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

The cheapest way to get from Herning to Essen is to train and bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Herning to Essen is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs €110 - €180.

Is there a direct train between Herning and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Herning to Essen. However, there are services departing from Herning St. and arriving at Essen Hbf via Vejle St., Odense St. and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

How far is it from Herning to Essen?

The distance between Herning and Essen is 740 km. The road distance is 673.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Herning to Essen without a car is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs €100 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Herning to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Herning to Essen train from?

Herning to Essen train services, operated by GoCollective, depart from Herning St. station.

Train or fly from Herning to Essen?

The best way to get from Herning to Essen is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €360 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Herning to Essen train arrive?

Herning to Essen train services, operated by GoCollective, arrive at Vejle St. station.

Can I drive from Herning to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Herning to Essen is 674 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Herning to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2284+ hotels available in Essen.

Herning to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Herning to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Deutsche Bahn)

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Herning St. to Vejle St.train 030
2. Take the train from Kolding to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 44m
€103–162
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Herning St. to Vejle St.train 030
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Essen central train stationbus N74
12h 51m
€68–97
Drive 673.8 km
1. Drive from Herning to Essencar 673.8 km
5h 55m
€120–173
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Herning St. to Give St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLL - DUS
7h 34m
€104–343
Train via Odense
1. Take the train from Herning St. to Vejle St.train 030
2. Take the train from Vejle St. to Odense St.train Icl / ...
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 34m
€85–228
Train, bus to Aarhus Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Herning St. to Aarhus Htrain
2. Take the bus from Aarhus Banegårdsplads/Banegårdspladsen to Aarhus Lufthavnbus
3. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAR - DUS
8h 59m
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Herning St. to Give St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 21m
€148–375
Train, train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Herning St. to Vejle St.train
2. Take the train from Vejle St. to København, Københavns Lufthavntrain
3. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
8h 7m
€149–399
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Herning St. to Give St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BLL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
8h 45m
€143–444
Fly Karup to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Karup (KRP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane KRP - DUS
6h 45m
€115–358

Herning to Essen by train and bus

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9h 44mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 739.7 km
Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Herning, Denmark and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Herning St. to Essen Hbf via Vejle St., Vejle Trafikcenter, Kolding Busterminal, Kolding, and Hamburg-Altona in around 9h 44m. Alternatively, AIS Airlines, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Karup (KRP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily.

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