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

The cheapest way to get from Sweden to Essen is to fly which costs €80 - €280 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sweden to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €80 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Sweden and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Sweden 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 Sweden and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Sweden station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Stockholm Centralstation and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.

How far is it from Sweden to Essen?

The distance between Sweden and Essen is 687 km. The road distance is 1448.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sweden to Essen without a car is to train which takes 15h 8m and costs €160 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Sweden to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sweden to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sweden to Essen train from?

Sweden to Essen train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Stockholm Centralstation.

Train, bus or fly from Sweden to Essen?

The best way to get from Sweden to Essen is to train which takes 15h 8m and costs €160 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €180 and takes 20h 34m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €280 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Sweden to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sweden to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sweden to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sweden to Essen is 1448 km. It takes approximately 13h 58m to drive from Sweden to Essen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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There are 8 ways to get from Sweden to Essen by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 26m
€84–294
Fly Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GOT - DUS
4h 31m
€82–280
Train
1. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
15h 8m
€169–366
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
€135–176
Drive 1,448.5 km
1. Drive from Stockholm to Essencar 1,448.5 km
13h 58m
€239–345
Fly Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ARN - DUS
4h 55m
€122–299
Fly Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ARN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 52m
€118–348
Train via Harburg
1. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 345
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
16h 35m
€132–359

Sweden to Essen by train

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Distance: 686.8 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Sweden and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Stockholm Centralstation to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 15h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Essen Hbf via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Hamburg in around 20h 34m.

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