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 €60 - €130 and takes 15h 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 54m and costs €100 - €270.

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 15h 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 Malmo C and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

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 41m and costs €120 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 Malmo C station.

Train or bus from Lund to Essen?

The best way to get from Lund to Essen is to train which takes 10h 41m and costs €120 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 15h 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 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?

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2546+ hotels available in Essen.

Lund to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Lund to Essen by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

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 Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
4h 54m
€105–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lund to Copenhagen Busterminalbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train stationbus N74
15h 25m
€64–128
Train
1. Take the train from Malmo C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 41m
€122–260
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Lund C to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 6m
€124–284
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 34m
€167–395
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lund Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus
12h 5m
€136–221
Drive 870.7 km
1. Drive from Lund to Essencar 870.7 km
7h 42m
€140–202

Lund to Essen by train

8Weekly Trains

10h 41mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 708.6 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Lund Centralstation to Essen Hbf via Malmo C and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lund to Essen central train station via Copenhagen Busterminal in around 15h 25m.

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