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 €55 - €100 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 39m and costs €110 - €170.

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 station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Odense station and arriving at Essen Central Station via Hamburg Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Odense to Essen?

The distance between Odense and Essen is 703 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 53m and costs €60 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m 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 Snälltåget, depart from Odense station.

Train or bus from Odense to Essen?

The best way to get from Odense to Essen is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 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 Snälltåget, arrive at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Odense to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Odense to Essen is 657 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Odense to Essen.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Odense station to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Essen Central Stationtrain Flx20
7h 53m
€62–95
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
€58–97
Drive 657 km
1. Drive from Odense to Essencar 657 km
5h 39m
€118–170
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Odense to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
6h 54m
€123–335
Train via Essen Hbf
1. Take the train from Odense to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 4m
€102–382
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
5h 49m
€133–369
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 8m
€147–356
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 5m
€184–517
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 Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 45m
€163–473
Train, train to Westerland, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Odense to Schleswigtrain
2. Take the train from Husum to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Westerland (GWT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GWT - DUS
7h 59m
€192–615

Odense to Essen by train

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 703.3 km
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a train from Odense station to Essen Central Station via Hamburg Central Station in around 7h 53m. 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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