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 €100 - €190 and takes 21h 44m.

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 €90 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Oslo and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Oslo to Essen. However, there are services departing from Oslo bussterminal and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 39m.

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 23m.

How far is it from Oslo to Essen?

The distance between Oslo and Essen is 1112 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 23m and costs €160 - €310.

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 23m and costs €160 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Hamburg, which costs and takes 19h 39m.

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 21m to drive from Oslo to Essen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Oslo to Essen by train, plane, bus, car ferry, 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 stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane OSL - DUS
4h 51m
€90–279
Train
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
18h 23m
€160–306
Bus via Hamburg
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N613
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
19h 39m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Oslo Vipperangen to Port of Kielcarferry
2. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
25h 39m
€247–532
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane OSL - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 27m
€105–353
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane OSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 52m
€136–321
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N613
2. Take the bus from Hamburg Central Bus Station to Essen Hbfbus Odesa
21h 44m
€100–187
Drive 1,411.8 km
1. Drive from Oslo to Essencar 1,411.8 km
13h 21m
€257–371

Oslo to Essen by train

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18h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,111.8 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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oslo bussterminal to Essen Hbf via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Hamburg in around 19h 39m.

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