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

The cheapest way to get from Lund to Essen is to bus which costs €85 - €120 and takes 14h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lund to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Lund and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lund to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lund and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Lund and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Lund to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lund C and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

How far is it from Lund to Essen?

The distance between Lund and Essen is 709 km. The road distance is 870.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lund to Essen without a car is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs €65 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Lund to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lund to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lund to Essen train from?

Lund to Essen train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Lund C station.

Train or bus from Lund to Essen?

The best way to get from Lund to Essen is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €120 and takes 14h 16m.

Where does the Lund to Essen bus arrive?

Lund to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Lund to Essen train arrive?

Lund to Essen train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lund to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lund to Essen is 871 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Lund to Essen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Lund to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Lund to Essen by train, plane, 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, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to København lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
4h 46m
€107–298
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lund C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 14m
€65–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lund to Hanover central bus stationbus N73
2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
14h 16m
€85–113
Drive 870.7 km
1. Drive from Lund to Essencar 870.7 km
7h 42m
€138–200
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to København lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CPH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 23m
€106–332
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Lund 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
6h 36m
€152–310
Train via Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
1. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Copenhagen Airporttrain
2. Take the train from København, Københavns Lufthavn to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 34m
€131–247
Train via Copenhagen Airport (CPH) #2
1. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Copenhagen Airporttrain
2. Take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Hamburg Hbftrain 345
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 21m
€76–157
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lund to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Essencar
8h 4m
€203–279

Lund to Essen by train

19Weekly Trains

10h 14mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 708.5 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Lund C to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lund to Essen Hbf via Hanover central bus station and Hannover Hbf in around 14h 16m.

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