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 €30 - €70 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 38m 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 21m.

How far is it from Odense to Essen?

The distance between Odense and Essen is 711 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 21m and costs €55 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m 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 21m and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 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 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?

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Odense to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 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 Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 21m
€57–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Odense Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N844
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationbus N1387 / ...
10h 30m
€33–65
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Odense station to Hamburg Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nt / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 58m
€62–134
Drive 657 km
1. Drive from Odense to Essencar 657 km
5h 38m
€117–169
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Odense to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 29m
€98–150
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Odense to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Essencar
6h
€180–244
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Odense St. to København, Københavns Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
5h 43m
€121–356
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 31m
€150–371
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 23m
€120–339
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 11m
€160–391
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 to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
8h 42m
€159–448

Odense to Essen by train

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7h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 711 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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 21m. 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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