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

The cheapest way to get from Stockholm to Essen is to bus which costs €110 - €180 and takes 20h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stockholm to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €110 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Stockholm and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockholm to Essen. However, there are services departing from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Stockholm and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Stockholm to Essen. However, there are services departing from Stockholm Central and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.

How far is it from Stockholm to Essen?

The distance between Stockholm and Essen is 1239 km. The road distance is 1448.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Stockholm to Essen without a car is to train which takes 15h 1m and costs €120 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Stockholm to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Essen bus from?

Stockholm to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen station.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Essen train from?

Stockholm to Essen train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Stockholm Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Stockholm to Essen?

The best way to get from Stockholm to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €110 - €420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €170 and takes 15h 1m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €180 and takes 20h 34m.

Where does the Stockholm to Essen bus arrive?

Stockholm to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Stockholm to Essen train arrive?

Stockholm to Essen train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stockholm to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockholm to Essen is 1448 km. It takes approximately 13h 57m to drive from Stockholm to Essen.

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

Book your Stockholm to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Stockholm to Essen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Stockholm to Essen by plane, train, bus, night train, car, 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.

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ARN - DUS
4h 57m
€115–418
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ARN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 44m
€104–372
Train
1. Take the train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
15h 1m
€129–169
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Copenhagen Ingerslevsgadebus
2. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
20h 20m
€254–367
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg-Harburgnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
16h 27m
€157–210
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ARN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 41m
€168–314
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N602
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
20h 34m
€119–172
Drive 1,448.5 km
1. Drive from Stockholm to Essencar 1,448.5 km
13h 57m
€234–338
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Stockholm to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Essencar
14h 19m
€302–421

Stockholm to Essen by train

8Weekly Trains

15h 1mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stockholm to Essen.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,239.3 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Stockholm, Sweden and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stockholm Central to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 15h 1m.

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.