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

The cheapest way to get from Aarhus to Essen is to bus which costs €75 - €95 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aarhus to Essen is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Aarhus and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Aarhus to Essen. However, there are services departing from Aarhus C FlixBus stop and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Aarhus and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Aarhus to Essen. However, there are services departing from Aarhus H and arriving at Essen Hbf via Fredericia St., Kolding St. and Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Aarhus to Essen?

The distance between Aarhus and Essen is 768 km. The road distance is 686.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Aarhus to Essen without a car is to train via Kolding which takes 9h 37m and costs €95 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Aarhus to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Essen bus from?

Aarhus to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aarhus C FlixBus stop station.

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Essen train from?

Aarhus to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Aarhus H station.

Train, bus or fly from Aarhus to Essen?

The best way to get from Aarhus to Essen is to train via Kolding which takes 9h 37m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €95 and takes 10h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €490 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Aarhus to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aarhus to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aarhus to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarhus to Essen is 686 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Aarhus to Essen.

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

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Aarhus to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Aarhus to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Kolding
best
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.train Re / ...
2. Take the train from Kolding St. to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 37m
€95–235
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Odense station to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Essen Central Stationtrain
10h 25m
€77–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 9m
€79–94
Drive 686.1 km
1. Drive from Aarhus to Essencar 686.1 km
5h 51m
€128–184
Fly Aarhus Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAR - DUS
6h 20m
€154–483
Train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Odense St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 58m
€104–258
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLL - DUS
7h 14m
€126–390
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
7h 15m
€110–317
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BLL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 35m
€150–419

Aarhus to Essen by train

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Distance: 767.5 km
Duration: 9h 37m

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

You can take a train from Aarhus H to Essen Hbf via Fredericia St., Kolding St., and Hamburg-Altona in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Essen Hbf via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Hamburg in around 10h 9m.

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