What is the cheapest way to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 14h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs €85 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Postnord and arriving at Essen central train station via Copenhagen Airport and Copenhagen Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen. However, there are services departing from Copenhagen Lufthavn and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen?

The distance between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Essen is 657 km. The road distance is 819.8 km.

How do I travel from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen without a car is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs €180 - €480.

How long does it take to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen?

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen bus from?

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen train from?

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Copenhagen Lufthavn station.

Train, bus or fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen?

The best way to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs €85 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €480 and takes 10h 15m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 14h 53m.

Where does the Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen bus arrive?

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen train arrive?

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen is 820 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2586+ hotels available in Essen.

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essen by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
1h 53m
€85–292
Train
1. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 15m
€181–471
Bus
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train stationbus N74
14h 53m
€87–145
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Cph Lufthavn to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
12h 23m
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CPH - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 21m
€86–355
Train via København H
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 43m
€138–475
Drive 819.8 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Essencar 819.8 km
7h 6m
€146–210

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

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Distance: 657 km
Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Denmark and Essen, Germany?

Scandinavian Airlines, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Copenhagen-Airport-CPH to Essen Hbf via Postnord, Københavns Lufthavn, Copenhagen Lufthavn, and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 15m.

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