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

The cheapest way to get from Reykjavík to Essen is to fly which costs €110 - €400 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reykjavík to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs €170 - €410.

How far is it from Reykjavík to Essen?

The distance between Reykjavík and Essen is 2302 km.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Reykjavík to Essen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Reykjavík and Essen?

Essen is 2h ahead of Reykjavík. It is currently 2:23 AM in Reykjavík and 4:23 AM in Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2644+ hotels available in Essen.

Reykjavík to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Reykjavík to Essen by plane, car, car ferry, or train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane KEF - DUS
6h 51m
€175–409
Fly to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane KEF - DTM
14h 35m
€117–395
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reykjavík to Seyðisfjörðurcar
2. Take the carferry from Seyðisfjörður to Hirtshalscarferry
3. Drive from Hirtshals to Essencar
2d 15h
€333–1,343
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane KEF - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
8h 21m
€212–658
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane KEF - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
8h 44m
€191–540
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane KEF - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
9h 38m
€189–617

Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

4Weekly Planes

5h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,302.2 km
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Reykjavík, Iceland and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, Transavia Holland, and KLM fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a week.

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