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 €50 - €95 and takes 12h 55m.

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 €120 - €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., Fredericia St. and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Herning to Essen?

The distance between Herning and Essen is 755 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 19m and costs €120 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m 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 19m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €350 and takes 6h 48m.

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 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

Herning to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Herning to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Fredericia St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 19m
€122–181
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 55m
€54–92
Drive 673.8 km
1. Drive from Herning to Essencar 673.8 km
5h 55m
€121–174
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 32m
€114–333
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
€177–369
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Herning St. to Vejle St.train
2. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
8h 35m
€150–358
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 23m
€149–384
Fly Midtjyllands Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Midtjyllands Airport (KRP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane KRP - DUS
6h 48m
€110–348

Herning to Essen by train

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9h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 754.9 km
Duration: 9h 19m

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

You can take a train from Herning St. to Essen Hbf via Vejle St., Fredericia St., and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, AIS Airlines, Eurowings, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Midtjyllands Airport (KRP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily.

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