What is the cheapest way to get from Aalborg to Essen Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Aalborg to Essen Hbf is to train which costs €80 - €140 and takes 12h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aalborg to Essen Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Aalborg to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs €130 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Aalborg and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Aalborg to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Aalborg and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Aalborg and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Aalborg to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Aalborg St. and arriving at Essen Hbf via Aarhus H, Fredericia St., Padborg and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Aalborg to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Aalborg and Essen Hbf is 722 km. The road distance is 797.1 km.

How do I travel from Aalborg to Essen Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Aalborg to Essen Hbf without a car is to train via Padborg which takes 11h 49m and costs €100 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Aalborg to Essen Hbf?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Aalborg to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aalborg to Essen Hbf bus from?

Aalborg to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aalborg station.

Where do I catch the Aalborg to Essen Hbf train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Aalborg to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Aalborg to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs €130 - €400. Alternatively, you can train via Padborg, which costs €100 - €240 and takes 11h 49m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €110 and takes 12h 1m.

Where does the Aalborg to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

Aalborg to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Aalborg to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Aalborg to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Aarhus H station.

Can I drive from Aalborg to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Aalborg to Essen Hbf is 797 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Aalborg to Essen Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Aalborg to Essen Hbf?

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Aalborg to Essen Hbf - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAL - DUS
5h 55m
€137–400
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aalborg to Hanover central bus stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
12h 1m
€82–107
Train via Padborg
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus Htrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.train Re / ...
3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Padborg St.train Ic
4. Take the train from Padborg to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
11h 49m
€107–234
Drive 797.1 km
1. Drive from Aalborg to Essen Hbfcar 797.1 km
6h 50m
€147–212
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane AAL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
6h 30m
€134–418
Train
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus Htrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
3. Take the train from Odense to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
12h 8m
€116–235
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus Htrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
3. Take the train from Odense station to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Essen Central Stationtrain
12h 15m
€82–135

Aalborg to Essen Hbf by train

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Distance: 722.4 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Aalborg, Denmark and Essen Hbf, Germany?

Scandinavian Airlines and KLM fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aalborg St. to Essen Hbf via Aarhus H, Fredericia St., Padborg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 11h 49m.

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