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 €65 - €120 and takes 13h 25m.

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 40m and costs €85 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Lund and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lund to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Lund and arriving at Essen central train station via Copenhagen Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lund and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Lund station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Lund Centralstation and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

How far is it from Lund to Essen?

The distance between Lund and Essen is 703 km. The road distance is 872.1 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 21m and costs €120 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 Centralstation.

Train or bus from Lund to Essen?

The best way to get from Lund to Essen is to train which takes 10h 21m and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Lund to Essen bus arrive?

Lund to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Copenhagen Busterminal 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 872 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m 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?

Book your Lund to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
4h 40m
€87–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lund to Copenhagen Busterminalbus N1376 / ...
2. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train stationbus N74
13h 25m
€65–114
Train
1. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 21m
€123–248
Drive 872.1 km
1. Drive from Lund to Essencar 872.1 km
7h 41m
€147–212
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CPH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 13m
€160–435
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CPH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 37m
€97–351
Train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 25m
€111–253
Train via Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
1. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Hamburg Hbftrain 345
3. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Essen Central Stationtrain
11h 46m
€89–135

Lund to Essen by train

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Distance: 702.9 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Lund Centralstation to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lund to Essen central train station via Copenhagen Busterminal in around 13h 25m.

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