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

The cheapest way to get from Odense to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Odense to Essen is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Odense and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Odense station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Odense Station and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Odense and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Odense to Essen. However, there are services departing from Odense St. and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg-Harburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Odense to Essen?

The distance between Odense and Essen is 710 km. The road distance is 657 km.

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

The best way to get from Odense to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €130 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Odense to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Odense to Essen bus from?

Odense to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Odense Station.

Where do I catch the Odense to Essen train from?

Odense to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Odense St. station.

Train or bus from Odense to Essen?

The best way to get from Odense to Essen is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €130 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Odense to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Odense to Essen train arrive?

Odense to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Hamburg-Harburg Bf station.

Can I drive from Odense to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Odense to Essen is 657 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Odense to Essen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Odense to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Odense to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, or night 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
best
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Hamburg-Harburg Bftrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 38m
€138–288
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Odense Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N844
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 24m
€47–76
Drive 657 km
1. Drive from Odense to Essencar 657 km
5h 38m
€120–173
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Pinnebergtrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
6h 32m
€164–345
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 53m
€108–294
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the night train from Odense to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain 305
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, ZOB to Osnabrück Humboldtstraße/Hbfbus
3. Take the train from Westbevern-Vadrup, Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re2
10h 52m
€85–132
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLL - DUS
7h 32m
€148–330
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Odense St. to København Htrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
6h 14m
€139–317
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 32m
€205–470
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BLL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Essen Hbftrain
8h 54m
€173–460

Odense to Essen by train

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7h 38mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 710.2 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Odense St. to Essen Hbf via Hamburg-Harburg in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Odense Station to Essen Hbf via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Hamburg in around 9h 24m.

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