There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Tønder by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Niebülltrain 33
6h 27mkr 778–1,958Drive 545 km
cheapest- Drive from Essen to Tøndercar 545 km
4h 42mkr 751–1,084Fly to Westerland, train
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Westerland (GWT)plane DUS - GWT
- Take the train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Niebülltrain
5h 21mkr 963–3,763Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
- Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Niebülltrain
7h 4mkr 870–3,350
Essen to Tønder by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Tønder is to drive which costs 750 kr - 1100 kr and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Tønder is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs 750 kr - 1100 kr.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Tønder. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Toender via Niebuell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Essen and Tønder is 585 km. The road distance is 545 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Tønder without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs 750 kr - 2000 kr.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Essen to Tønder, including transfers.
Essen to Tønder train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Tønder train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Niebüll station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Tønder is 545 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Essen to Tønder.
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What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Tønder, Denmark?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Niebüll twice daily. Tickets cost kr 750–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 51m.
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Westerland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 850–2,500
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- kr 550–1,700
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Niebüll
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 750–1,600
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Niebüll
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 50–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof to Niebüll
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 45–190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Hamburg-Altona to Niebüll
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 230–950
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
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