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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lapland is to fly which costs €170 - €500 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lapland is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs €200 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lapland?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Lapland station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Hanover and Panevezys, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Essen to Lapland?

The distance between Essen and Lapland is 1941 km. The road distance is 2536.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Lapland without a car is to train and bus which takes 44h 25m and costs €340 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Essen to Lapland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lapland bus from?

Essen to Lapland bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Essen to Lapland?

The best way to get from Essen to Lapland is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs €170 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €220 - €410 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Essen to Lapland bus arrive?

Essen to Lapland bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Lapland?

Lapland is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 2:54 PM in Essen and 3:54 PM in Lapland.

Can I drive from Essen to Lapland?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lapland is 2536 km. It takes approximately 27h 6m to drive from Essen to Lapland.

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

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Where can I stay near Lapland?

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Essen to Lapland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Lapland by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Kemi-Tornio Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane DUS - KEM
7h 29m
€171–496
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Rovaniemi
cheapest
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane DUS - RVN
7h 56m
€162–422
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
3. Take the train from Helsinki to Rovaniemitrain
44h 25m
€342–752
Drive 2,536.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Rovaniemicar 2,536.2 km
27h 6m
€464–670
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Kittilä Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Kittilä Airport (KTT)plane DUS - KTT
7h 1m
€201–584
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Luleå/Kallax Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Luleå/Kallax Airport (LLA)plane DUS - LLA
2. Take the taxi from Luleå Airport to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumtaxi
9h 26m
€167–491
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Oulu Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane DUS - OUL
2. Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
10h 1m
€174–455
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Kittilä 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 Kittilä Airport (KTT)plane AMS - KTT
9h 10m
€207–611
Train, bus via Warsaw
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
3. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Zachodniatrain 95 / ...
4. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus
45h 45m
€315–1,016
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus
2. Take the bus from Hanover to Panevėžysbus
3. Take the bus from Panevezys, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus
2d 1h
€227–406

Essen to Lapland by train, foot, bus, and tram

7Weekly Services

44h 25mAverage Duration

€342Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,941.4 km
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Lapland, Finland?

Finnair flies from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Hannover Hbf, Hanover, Panevėžys, and Panevezys, Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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