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

The cheapest way to get from Linköping to Essen is to bus which costs €95 - €160 and takes 17h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linköping to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs €65 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Linköping and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Linköping to Essen. However, there are services departing from Linköping and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Linköping and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Linköping to Essen. However, there are services departing from Linkoping C and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.

How far is it from Linköping to Essen?

The distance between Linköping and Essen is 1011 km. The road distance is 1256 km.

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

The best way to get from Linköping to Essen without a car is to train which takes 13h 34m and costs €180 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Linköping to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linköping to Essen bus from?

Linköping to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linköping station.

Where do I catch the Linköping to Essen train from?

Linköping to Essen train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Linkoping C station.

Train, bus or fly from Linköping to Essen?

The best way to get from Linköping to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs €65 - €340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €480 and takes 13h 34m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 17h 44m.

Where does the Linköping to Essen bus arrive?

Linköping to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Linköping to Essen train arrive?

Linköping to Essen train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Linköping to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Linköping to Essen is 1256 km. It takes approximately 11h 54m to drive from Linköping to Essen.

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

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Linköping to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly
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1. Fly from Linköping City Airport (LPI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LPI - DUS
6h 26m
€70–336
Train
1. Take the train from Linkoping C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 34m
€184–471
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linköping to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N602
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
17h 44m
€95–158
Drive 1,256 km
1. Drive from Linköping to Essencar 1,256 km
11h 54m
€204–295
Train via Harburg
1. Take the train from Linköping Centralstation to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 345
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
14h 46m
€185–495
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Linköping Bus Station to Copenhagen Ingerslevsgadebus
2. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
18h 40m
€274–619

Linköping to Essen by train

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13h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,010.8 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

KLM flies from Linköping City Airport (LPI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Linkoping C to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 34m.

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