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 €90 - €130 and takes 12h 31m.

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 31m.

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 10h.

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 10h and costs €100 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 10h 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, bus or fly from Randers to Essen?

The best way to get from Randers to Essen is to train which takes 10h and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €130 and takes 12h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €380 and takes 7h 45m.

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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 10 ways to get from Randers to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, night train, or car 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 / ...
10h
€103–211
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 31m
€91–123
Drive 717.3 km
1. Drive from Randers to Essencar 717.3 km
6h 10m
€126–181
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 22m
€135–421
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 27m
€97–246
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 Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nt / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
12h 16m
€102–193
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Randers to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Essencar
6h 31m
€184–253
Fly Aarhus Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAR - DUS
7h 45m
€132–375
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 to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 29m
€142–408
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 København, Københavns Lufthavntrain
3. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
8h 56m
€156–391

Randers to Essen by train

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Distance: 824.2 km
Duration: 10h

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 10h. 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 31m.

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