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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Copenhagen is to bus which costs 440 kr - 700 kr and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Copenhagen is to train and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs 600 kr - 2300 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Copenhagen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Copenhagen Busterminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Copenhagen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Copenhagen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at København H via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Essen to Copenhagen?

The distance between Essen and Copenhagen is 669 km. The road distance is 817.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Copenhagen without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs 750 kr - 1800 kr.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Essen to Copenhagen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Copenhagen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Copenhagen train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Copenhagen?

The best way to get from Essen to Copenhagen is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs 750 kr - 1800 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 440 kr - 700 kr and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Essen to Copenhagen bus arrive?

Essen to Copenhagen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where does the Essen to Copenhagen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Copenhagen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Copenhagen is 817 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Essen to Copenhagen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Copenhagen?

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

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Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane DUS - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Köpenhamn Htrain
4h 17m
kr 616–2,232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Copenhagen Busterminalbus N74
11h 20m
kr 440–700
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain Ece / ...
8h 47m
kr 782–1,720
Drive 817.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Copenhagencar 817.3 km
7h 12m
kr 1,130–1,632
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane FRA - CPH
5h 41m
kr 1,153–3,204
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane AMS - CPH
6h 41m
kr 725–2,644
Train via København H
1. Take the train from Essen Central Station to Hamburg Central Stationtrain Flx20
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to København Htrain Ic
9h 21m
kr 567–1,047

Essen to Copenhagen by train

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Distance: 669.2 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to København H via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Copenhagen Busterminal once daily. Tickets cost kr 440–700 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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