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

The cheapest way to get from Linköping to Essen is to bus which costs €65 - €150 and takes 18h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linköping to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs €90 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Linköping and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Linköping to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Linköping and arriving at Essen central train station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Linköping and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Linköping station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Linköping Centralstation and arriving at Essen Hbf via Malmö Centralstation, København H and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

How far is it from Linköping to Essen?

The distance between Linköping and Essen is 1011 km. The road distance is 1255.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Linköping to Essen without a car is to train via Malmö which takes 12h 48m and costs €120 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Linköping to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linköping to Essen bus from?

Linköping to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linköping station.

Where do I catch the Linköping to Essen train from?

Linköping to Essen train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Linköping Centralstation.

Train, bus or fly from Linköping to Essen?

The best way to get from Linköping to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs €70 - €380. Alternatively, you can train via Malmö, which costs €120 - €280 and takes 12h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 18h 30m.

Where does the Linköping to Essen bus arrive?

Linköping to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Linköping to Essen train arrive?

Linköping to Essen train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Malmö Centralstation.

Can I drive from Linköping to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Linköping to Essen is 1256 km. It takes approximately 11h 48m to drive from Linköping to Essen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Linköping to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Linköping to Essen by plane, train (Deutsche Bahn), bus, night train, train, car, or car train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Linköping City Airport (LPI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LPI - DUS
5h 24m
€71–374
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linköping to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN602
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationN74 / ...
18h 30m
€66–146
Train via Malmö
1. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Malmö Centralstation345
2. Take the train from Malmö Centralstation to Köpenhamn H
3. Take the train from København H to Hamburg HbfEc
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
12h 48m
€126–274
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Linkoping C to Hamburg HbfEn
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
13h 57m
€88–202
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Linköping City Airport (LPI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
4h 47m
€94–433
Train
1. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Köbenhavn Syd
2. Take the train from Köbenhavn Syd to Hamburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Essen Central Station
15h 54m
€88–168
Drive 1,255.6 km
1. Drive from Linköping to Essen1,255.6 km
11h 48m
€202–292
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Linköping to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Essen
12h 10m
€271–375

Linköping to Essen by train

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12h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,010.8 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

KLM flies from Linköping City Airport (LPI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Linköping Centralstation to Essen Hbf via Malmö Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, København H, and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 48m.

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