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How to get fromEssen to Tønderby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Tønder by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Niebülltrain train 33
    6h 27m
    kr 1,071–3,713

  2. Drive 545 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essen to Tøndercar car 545 km
    4h 42m
    kr 729–1,053

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus bus Ivano-Frankivsk
    2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Niebülltrain train Re6 / ...
    8h 31m
    kr 849–1,393

  4. Fly to Westerland, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Westerland (GWT)plane plane DUS - GWT
    2. Take the train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Niebülltrain train
    5h 23m
    kr 1,154–4,108

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Flensburg central train stationbus bus N74
    2. Take the bus from Flensburg Exe to Niebüll Bahnhofbus bus 100
    10h 50m

  6. Fly to Hamburg Airport, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane DUS - HAM
    2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Niebülltrain train
    6h 58m
    kr 1,316–2,905

Essen to Tønder by train

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 1,071Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 585 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Niebüll once daily. Tickets cost kr 750–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Toender via Flensburg central train station, Flensburg Exe, Niebüll Bahnhof, and Niebuell in around 10h 50m.

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