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

The cheapest way to get from Silkeborg to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Silkeborg to Essen is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Silkeborg and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Silkeborg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Museum Silkeborg and arriving at Essen Hbf via Aarhus C FlixBus stop and Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Silkeborg and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Silkeborg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Silkeborg St. and arriving at Essen Hbf via Skanderborg St., Fredericia St. and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Silkeborg to Essen?

The distance between Silkeborg and Essen is 773 km. The road distance is 673.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Silkeborg to Essen without a car is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs €120 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Silkeborg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silkeborg to Essen bus from?

Silkeborg to Essen bus services, operated by Midttrafik, depart from Museum Silkeborg station.

Where do I catch the Silkeborg to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Silkeborg to Essen?

The best way to get from Silkeborg to Essen is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs €120 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Hanover, which costs €95 - €140 and takes 12h 49m.

Where does the Silkeborg to Essen bus arrive?

Silkeborg to Essen bus services, operated by Midttrafik, arrive at Aarhus Rutebilstation.

Where does the Silkeborg to Essen train arrive?

Silkeborg to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Fredericia St. station.

Can I drive from Silkeborg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Silkeborg to Essen is 673 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Silkeborg to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Silkeborg to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Silkeborg to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Skanderborg St. to Fredericia St.train Re / ...
2. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 23m
€120–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Silkeborg Trafikterminal to Vejle Trafikcenterbus 215
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Essen central train stationbus N74
13h 33m
€54–86
Bus via Hanover
1. Take the bus from Museum Silkeborg to Aarhus Rutebilstationbus 124 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Hanover central bus stationbus 172
3. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus
12h 49m
€98–133
Drive 673.1 km
1. Drive from Silkeborg to Essencar 673.1 km
5h 59m
€120–173
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Skanderborg St. to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLL - DUS
7h 46m
€117–338
Train via Odense
1. Take the train from Skanderborg St. to Odense St.train Icl / ...
2. Take the train from Odense St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 51m
€115–159
Train, bus to Aarhus Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Silkeborg 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
8h 24m
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Skanderborg St. to København, Københavns Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
8h 25m
€147–378
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Skanderborg St. to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 36m
€180–374
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Skanderborg St. to Fredericia St.train
2. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
8h 40m
€148–355

Silkeborg to Essen by train

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Distance: 772.8 km
Duration: 9h 23m

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

You can take a train from Silkeborg St. to Essen Hbf via Skanderborg St., Fredericia St., and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Museum Silkeborg to Essen Hbf via Aarhus C FlixBus stop, Hanover central bus station, and Hannover Hbf in around 12h 49m.

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