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

The cheapest way to get from Malmö to Essen is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Malmö to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €85 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Malmö and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Malmö station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Malmö central train station FlixBus stop and arriving at Essen central train station via Copenhagen Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Malmö and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Malmö station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Malmo Centralstation and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Malmö to Essen?

The distance between Malmö and Essen is 687 km. The road distance is 849.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Malmö to Essen without a car is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs €120 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Malmö to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malmö to Essen bus from?

Malmö to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Malmö to Essen train from?

Malmö to Essen train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Malmo Centralstation.

Train or bus from Malmö to Essen?

The best way to get from Malmö to Essen is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Malmö to Essen bus arrive?

Malmö to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Malmö to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Malmö to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Malmö to Essen is 849 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Malmö to Essen.

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

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

Book your Malmö to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2801+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 28m
€85–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train stationbus N74
12h 50m
€63–112
Train
1. Take the train from Malmo Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 36m
€123–288
Drive 849.4 km
1. Drive from Malmö to Essencar 849.4 km
7h 33m
€142–205
Train via Köpenhamn H
1. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
2. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 11m
€104–301
Train via Essen Central Station
1. Take the train from Malmö, Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain 345 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Essen Central Stationtrain Flx20
10h 42m
€91–133

Malmö to Essen by train

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9h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 686.8 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Malmo Centralstation to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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