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How to get fromEssen Hbf to Copenhagenby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Essen Hbf to Copenhagen by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane plane DUS - CPH
    4h 21m
    kr 602–2,043

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Copenhagen Busterminalbus bus N74
    11h 20m
    kr 470–700

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain train 1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to København Htrain train Rj
    8h 30m
    kr 728–1,401

  4. Drive  817.9 km

    1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Copenhagencar car 817.9 km
    7h 12m
    kr 1,348–1,947

  5. Train to Frankfurt, fly

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane plane FRA - CPH
    5h 41m
    kr 1,110–2,745

  6. Train via Hamburg

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train 1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain train Ece / ...
    8h 43m
    kr 721–1,386

  7. Train via Hamburg #2

    1. Take the train from Essen Central Station to Hamburg Central Stationtrain train Flx20
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to København Htrain train Ic
    9h 21m
    kr 691–789

Essen Hbf to Copenhagen by train

Calendar29Weekly Trains
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 728Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 669.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

Scandinavian Airlines, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to København H via Hamburg-Altona in around 8h 30m.

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