What is the cheapest way to get from Stockholm to Essen Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Stockholm to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €130 - €180 and takes 20h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stockholm to Essen Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Stockholm to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Stockholm and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockholm to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Stockholm and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Stockholm station to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Stockholm Centralstation and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.

How far is it from Stockholm to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Stockholm and Essen Hbf is 1239 km. The road distance is 1448.6 km.

How do I travel from Stockholm to Essen Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Stockholm to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 15h 8m and costs €170 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Stockholm to Essen Hbf?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Stockholm to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Essen Hbf bus from?

Stockholm to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen station.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Essen Hbf train from?

Stockholm to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Stockholm Centralstation.

Train, bus or fly from Stockholm to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Stockholm to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €120 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €370 and takes 15h 8m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €180 and takes 20h 34m.

Where does the Stockholm to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stockholm to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stockholm to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockholm to Essen Hbf is 1449 km. It takes approximately 13h 58m to drive from Stockholm to Essen Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Stockholm to Essen Hbf?

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Stockholm to Essen Hbf - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Stockholm to Essen Hbf by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ARN - DUS
4h 55m
€122–299
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ARN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 52m
€118–348
Train
1. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
15h 8m
€173–365
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N602
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
20h 34m
€134–175
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Stockholm Centralstation to Padborgnighttrain En
2. Take the nighttrain from Padborg to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain En
3. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Essen Central Stationtrain
17h 13m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ARN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 29m
€172–352
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ARN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 15m
€123–397
Train via Harburg
1. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 345
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
16h 35m
€130–357
Drive 1,448.6 km
1. Drive from Stockholm to Essen Hbfcar 1,448.6 km
13h 58m
€239–345

Stockholm to Essen Hbf by train

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Distance: 1,239.3 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Stockholm, Sweden and Essen Hbf, Germany?

Eurowings, Scandinavian Airlines, and KLM fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stockholm Centralstation to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 15h 8m.

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