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

The cheapest way to get from Oslo to Essen is to bus which costs €65 - €180 and takes 20h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oslo to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Oslo and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Oslo to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Oslo bussterminal and arriving at Essen central train station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Oslo and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Oslo to Essen. However, there are services departing from Oslo S and arriving at Essen Hbf via Göteborg Centralstation and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.

How far is it from Oslo to Essen?

The distance between Oslo and Essen is 1111 km. The road distance is 1411.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Oslo to Essen without a car is to train which takes 18h 13m and costs €150 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Oslo to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Essen bus from?

Oslo to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oslo bussterminal station.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Essen train from?

Oslo to Essen train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Oslo S station.

Train or bus from Oslo to Essen?

The best way to get from Oslo to Essen is to train which takes 18h 13m and costs €150 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €180 and takes 20h 40m.

Where does the Oslo to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oslo to Essen train arrive?

Oslo to Essen train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Göteborg Centralstation.

Can I drive from Oslo to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Oslo to Essen is 1412 km. It takes approximately 13h 15m to drive from Oslo to Essen.

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

Book your Oslo to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

Oslo to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Oslo to Essen by train, plane, bus, car ferry, 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 Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjon
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)OSL - DUS
4h 51m
€96–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN613
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen central train stationN1387 / ...
20h 40m
€67–171
Train
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Göteborg Centralstation
2. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Hamburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
18h 13m
€155–298
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Oslo Vipperangen to Port of Kiel
2. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe7
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
25h 24m
€231–515
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjon
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)OSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
7h 5m
€118–355
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjon
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)OSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 48m
€126–330
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Oslo Bussterminal to Göteborg Nils Ericsonterminal604 / ...
2. Take the night train from Molndal station to Hamburg HbfNt
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
18h 55m
€103–212
Drive 1,411.8 km
1. Drive from Oslo to Essen1,411.8 km
13h 15m
€258–373

Oslo to Essen by train

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18h 13mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,110.7 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Oslo, Norway and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Oslo S to Essen Hbf via Göteborg Centralstation and Hamburg Hbf in around 18h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oslo bussterminal to Essen central train station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 20h 40m.

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