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

The cheapest way to get from Randers to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 12h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Randers to Essen is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Randers and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Randers to Essen. However, there are services departing from Randers Busterminal and arriving at Essen Hbf via Aarhus C FlixBus stop and Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Randers and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Randers to Essen. However, there are services departing from Randers St. and arriving at Essen Hbf via Aarhus H, Fredericia St. and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Randers to Essen?

The distance between Randers and Essen is 824 km. The road distance is 717.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Randers to Essen without a car is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs €160 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Randers to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Randers to Essen bus from?

Randers to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aarhus C FlixBus stop station.

Where do I catch the Randers to Essen train from?

Randers to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Randers St. station.

Train or bus from Randers to Essen?

The best way to get from Randers to Essen is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs €160 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 12h 29m.

Where does the Randers to Essen bus arrive?

Randers to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Randers to Essen train arrive?

Randers to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Aarhus H station.

Can I drive from Randers to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Randers to Essen is 717 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Randers to Essen.

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

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Randers to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Randers to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, or night train

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 Randers St. to Aarhus Htrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.train Re / ...
3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 48m
€164–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Hanover central bus stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
12h 29m
€55–99
Drive 717.3 km
1. Drive from Randers to Essencar 717.3 km
6h 10m
€127–183
Train to Aalborg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aalborg Lufthavn St.train
2. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAL - DUS
6h 37m
€146–367
Train via Odense
1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aarhus Htrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 16m
€147–337
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
2. Take the night train from Odense station to Hamburg-Harburgnighttrain Nt
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 57m
€143–278
Train, bus to Aarhus Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aarhus Htrain
2. Take the bus from Aarhus Banegårdsplads/Banegårdspladsen to Aarhus Lufthavnbus
3. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAR - DUS
7h 57m
€134–373
Train, train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aarhus Htrain
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
3. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
9h 6m
€181–381
Train to Aalborg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aalborg Lufthavn St.train
2. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane AAL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 28m
€171–382

Randers to Essen by train

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9h 48mAverage Duration

€164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 824.5 km
Duration: 9h 48m

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

You can take a train from Randers St. to Essen Hbf via Aarhus H, Fredericia St., and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Randers Busterminal to Essen Hbf via Aarhus Rutebilstation, Aarhus C FlixBus stop, Hanover central bus station, and Hannover Hbf in around 12h 29m.

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