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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Halmstad is to bus which costs 800 kr - 1300 kr and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Halmstad is to fly and train which takes 6h 10m and costs 1000 kr - 3700 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Halmstad?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Halmstad. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Halmstad via Copenhagen Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Halmstad?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Halmstad station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Halmstad Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf and Copenhagen Lufthavn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Essen to Halmstad?

The distance between Essen and Halmstad is 837 km. The road distance is 990.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Halmstad without a car is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs 1400 kr - 2400 kr.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Essen to Halmstad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Halmstad bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Halmstad train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Halmstad?

The best way to get from Essen to Halmstad is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs 1400 kr - 2400 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 800 kr - 1300 kr and takes 15h 5m, you could also fly, which costs 1300 kr - 5500 kr and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Essen to Halmstad bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Halmstad train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Halmstad?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Halmstad is 990 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Essen to Halmstad.

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

Book your Essen to Halmstad train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Halmstad?

There are 222+ hotels available in Halmstad.

Essen to Halmstad - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Halmstad 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 Copenhagen Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane DUS - CPH
2. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Halmstad Centralstationtrain
6h 36m
kr 1,170–3,781
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Copenhagen Busterminalbus N74
2. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Halmstadbus 613 / ...
15h 5m
kr 828–1,245
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain Ece
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Halmstad Centralstationtrain
11h 19m
kr 1,420–2,370
Drive 990.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Halmstadcar 990.1 km
8h 56m
kr 1,854–2,678
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane DUS - GOT
2. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Halmstad Centralstationtrain
6h 10m
kr 1,035–3,631
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Halmstad Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Halmstad Airport (HAD)plane DUS - HAD
7h 3m
kr 1,300–5,038
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane FRA - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Halmstad Centralstationtrain
8h
kr 1,953–5,190
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Copenhagen Airport
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
4. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Halmstad Centralstationtrain
9h 1m
kr 1,281–4,431
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport
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 Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane AMS - GOT
4. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Halmstad Centralstationtrain
8h 30m
kr 1,396–4,681
Train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Halmstad Centralstationtrain
11h 41m
kr 1,392–3,252
Train via Helsingborg
1. Take the train from Essen Central Station to Hamburg Central Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Helsingborg Centralstationtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Helsingborg Centralstation to Halmstad Centralstationtrain
11h 57m
kr 1,046–2,254

Essen to Halmstad by train

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11h 19mAverage Duration

kr 1,420Cheapest Price

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Distance: 836.7 km
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Halmstad, Sweden?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Halmstad Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf and Copenhagen Lufthavn in around 11h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Halmstad via Copenhagen Busterminal in around 15h 5m.

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