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

The cheapest way to get from Trondheim to Essen is to bus which costs €180 - €270 and takes 28h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trondheim to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs €90 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Trondheim and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Trondheim to Essen. However, there are services departing from Olav Kyrres gate and arriving at Essen Hbf via Oslo bussterminal and Hamburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Trondheim and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Trondheim to Essen. However, there are services departing from Trondheim S and arriving at Essen Hbf via Oslo S, Malmo C and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 27m.

How far is it from Trondheim to Essen?

The distance between Trondheim and Essen is 1438 km. The road distance is 1890.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Trondheim to Essen without a car is to train which takes 24h 27m and costs €280 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Trondheim to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trondheim to Essen bus from?

Trondheim to Essen bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Olav Kyrres gate station.

Where do I catch the Trondheim to Essen train from?

Trondheim to Essen train services, operated by Sj Nord, depart from Trondheim S station.

Train, bus or fly from Trondheim to Essen?

The best way to get from Trondheim to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs €90 - €360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €280 - €430 and takes 24h 27m, you could also bus, which costs €180 - €270 and takes 28h 28m.

Where does the Trondheim to Essen bus arrive?

Trondheim to Essen bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Oslo bussterminal station.

Where does the Trondheim to Essen train arrive?

Trondheim to Essen train services, operated by Sj Nord, arrive at Oslo S station.

Can I drive from Trondheim to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Trondheim to Essen is 1891 km. It takes approximately 19h 48m to drive from Trondheim to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

Trondheim to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 7 ways to get from Trondheim to Essen by plane, train, bus, night train, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Trondheim
best
1. Fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TRD - DUS
6h 53m
€91–357
Train
1. Take the train from Trondheim S to Oslo Strain F6
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Malmö, Centralstationtrain
3. Take the train from Malmo C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
24h 27m
€287–423
Bus
1. Take the bus from Olav Kyrres gate to Oslo bussterminalbus
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus
28h 28m
€182–270
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Trondheim S Fosenkaia to Storlien stationtrain R71
2. Take the night train from Storlien station to Malmö Centralstationnighttrain Nt
3. Take the train from Malmo C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
29h 15m
€186–277
Ferry to Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget, fly
1. Take the ferry from Trondheim hurtigbåtterminal to Kristiansund hurtigbåtkaiferry
2. Fly from Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget (KSU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane KSU - DUS
11h 17m
€139–437
Train via Gothenburg
1. Take the train from Trondheim S to Oslo Strain F6
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
3. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
26h 2m
€277–398
Drive 1,890.8 km
1. Drive from Trondheim to Essencar 1,890.8 km
19h 48m
€351–507

Trondheim to Essen by train

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24h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,437.6 km
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Trondheim, Norway and Essen, Germany?

Norwegian Air Shuttle, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trondheim S to Essen Hbf via Oslo S, Malmo C, and Hamburg Hbf in around 24h 27m.

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