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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Stockholm is to bus which costs 1500 kr - 2100 kr and takes 20h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Stockholm is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs 1400 kr - 3400 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Stockholm?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Stockholm. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Stockholm, Cityterminalen via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Stockholm?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Stockholm. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Stockholm C via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.

How far is it from Essen to Stockholm?

The distance between Essen and Stockholm is 1239 km. The road distance is 1448.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Stockholm without a car is to train which takes 15h 12m and costs 1900 kr - 5000 kr.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Essen to Stockholm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Stockholm bus from?

Essen to Stockholm bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Stockholm train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Stockholm?

The best way to get from Essen to Stockholm is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs 1400 kr - 3400 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1900 kr - 5000 kr and takes 15h 12m, you could also bus, which costs 1500 kr - 2100 kr and takes 20h 49m.

Where does the Essen to Stockholm bus arrive?

Essen to Stockholm bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Hamburg station.

Where does the Essen to Stockholm train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Stockholm?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Stockholm is 1448 km. It takes approximately 14h to drive from Essen to Stockholm.

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

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

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Essen to Stockholm - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Stockholm by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane DUS - ARN
4h 59m
kr 1,402–3,390
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane CGN - ARN
5h 56m
kr 1,293–3,961
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Ctrain 083 / ...
15h 12m
kr 1,971–4,980
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus N602
20h 49m
kr 1,495–2,045
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Central Station to Hamburg Central Stationtrain Flx20
2. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Stockholm Centralstationnighttrain Nt
17h 29m
kr 1,627–3,963
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane FRA - ARN
6h 13m
kr 1,934–4,104
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 Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane AMS - ARN
7h 15m
kr 1,424–4,239
Train via Harburg
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 33 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 344
16h 59m
kr 1,717–3,597
Drive 1,448.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Stockholmcar 1,448.3 km
14h
kr 2,700–3,900

Essen to Stockholm by train

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Distance: 1,239.4 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

Eurowings, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Stockholm C via Hamburg Hbf in around 15h 12m.

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