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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Aalborg is to bus which costs 550 kr - 900 kr and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Aalborg is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs 1200 kr - 3200 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Aalborg?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Aalborg. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Aalborg via Kolding bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Aalborg?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Aalborg. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Aalborg St. via Hamburg Hbf, Flensburg and Fredericia St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Essen to Aalborg?

The distance between Essen and Aalborg is 722 km. The road distance is 797.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Aalborg without a car is to train via Flensburg which takes 10h 35m and costs 750 kr - 2300 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Essen to Aalborg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Aalborg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Aalborg train from?

Essen to Aalborg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Aalborg?

The best way to get from Essen to Aalborg is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs 1200 kr - 3200 kr. Alternatively, you can train via Flensburg, which costs 750 kr - 2300 kr and takes 10h 35m, you could also bus, which costs 550 kr - 900 kr and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Essen to Aalborg bus arrive?

Essen to Aalborg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kolding bus station.

Where does the Essen to Aalborg train arrive?

Essen to Aalborg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Aalborg?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Aalborg is 798 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Essen to Aalborg.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Aalborg?

Book your Essen to Aalborg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Aalborg?

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Essen to Aalborg - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Aalborg by plane, train, bus, 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 Düsseldorf International Airport to Aalborg Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)plane DUS - AAL
6h 13m
kr 1,280–3,143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kolding bus stationbus N74
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Aalborgbus 353 / ...
13h 45m
kr 573–855
Train via Flensburg
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Flensburgtrain Re7
3. Take the train from Flensburg to Fredericia St.train Ic
4. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Aalborg St.train Ic / ...
10h 35m
kr 794–2,206
Drive 797.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Aalborgcar 797.7 km
6h 56m
kr 1,105–1,596
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Aalborg Airport
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)plane AMS - AAL
6h 44m
kr 1,139–3,173
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Aarhus Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aarhus Airport (AAR)plane DUS - AAR
2. Take the bus from Aarhus Lufthavn to Aarhus Banegårdsplads/Banegårdspladsenbus
3. Take the train from Aarhus H to Aalborg St.train
9h 13m
kr 1,274–3,690
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.train Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Aalborg St.train Ic / ...
10h 43m
kr 828–1,920
Train #2
1. Take the train from Essen Central Station to Hamburg Central Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Odense stationtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Aalborg St.train Ic / ...
11h 18m
kr 670–1,240

Essen to Aalborg by train

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10h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 722 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

KLM and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aalborg Airport (AAL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Aalborg St. via Hamburg Hbf, Flensburg, and Fredericia St. in around 10h 35m.

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