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 €35 - €65 and takes 10h 30m.

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 35m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Odense and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Odense station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Odense Station and arriving at Essen central train station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

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 Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Odense to Essen?

The distance between Odense and Essen is 711 km. The road distance is 656.8 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 6m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m 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 6m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 30m.

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 Hbf station.

Can I drive from Odense to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Odense to Essen is 657 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Odense to Essen.

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

Book your Odense to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Odense to Essen by train (Deutsche Bahn), bus, night train, train, car, car train, or plane

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 HbfEce / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
7h 6m
€62–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Odense Station to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN844
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationN1387 / ...
10h 30m
€35–65
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Odense to Hamburg HbfEn
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
7h 26m
€62–134
Drive 656.8 km
1. Drive from Odense to Essen656.8 km
5h 35m
€116–167
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Odense to Hamburg-AltonaRj
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Essen Hbf43 / ...
7h 13m
€86–200
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Odense to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Essen
5h 56m
€174–238
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Odense St. to København, Københavns Lufthavn
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CPH - DUS
5h 44m
€131–346
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Vejle St.
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BLL - DUS
7h 8m
€115–349
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Vejle St.
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BLL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
7h 37m
€157–446
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Odense St. to Pinneberg
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
8h 18m
€155–333

Odense to Essen by train

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7h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 711 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Odense St. to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Odense Station to Essen central train station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 10h 30m.

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