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 €60 - €90 and takes 14h 8m.

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 5m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Randers and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Randers to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Randers Busterminal and arriving at Essen central train station via Aarhus C FlixBus stop and Kolding bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.

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., Flensburg and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Randers to Essen?

The distance between Randers and Essen is 799 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 via Flensburg which takes 11h 10m and costs €90 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m 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 via Flensburg which takes 11h 10m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 14h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €390 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Randers to Essen bus arrive?

Randers to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kolding 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 5m to drive from Randers to Essen.

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

Book your Randers to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Randers to Essen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2595+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Randers to Essen by train, plane, bus, car, 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 to Aalborg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aalborg Lufthavn St.
2. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AAL - DUS
6h 29m
€135–451
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Kolding bus stationN150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Essen central train stationN74
14h 8m
€63–90
Train via Flensburg
1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aarhus HIcl / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.Re / ...
3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to FlensburgIc
4. Take the train from Flensburg to Hamburg HbfRe7
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
11h 10m
€92–221
Drive 717.3 km
1. Drive from Randers to Essen717.3 km
6h 5m
€127–183
Fly Aarhus Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AAR - DUS
7h 42m
€132–385
Train, train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aarhus H
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to København, Københavns Lufthavn
3. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CPH - DUS
8h 51m
€161–411
Train to Aalborg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aalborg Lufthavn St.
2. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)AAL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
8h 5m
€154–442
Train
1. Take the train from Randers St. to Aarhus HIcl / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.Icl / ...
3. Take the train from Odense to Hamburg-AltonaRj
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Essen Hbf43 / ...
11h 24m
€122–271
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.Icl / ...
2. Take the night train from Odense station to Hamburg HauptbahnhofNt / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
12h 14m
€102–198

Randers to Essen by train

62Weekly Trains

11h 10mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Randers to Essen.

Launch map view

Distance: 798.7 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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., Flensburg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Randers Busterminal to Essen central train station via Aarhus Rutebilstation, Aarhus C FlixBus stop, and Kolding bus station in around 14h 8m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.