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

The cheapest way to get from Sweden to Essen is to fly which costs €90 - €260 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sweden to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Sweden and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Sweden to Essen. 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 Sweden and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Sweden to Essen. However, there are services departing from Stockholm Central and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.

How far is it from Sweden to Essen?

The distance between Sweden and Essen is 856 km. The road distance is 1448.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sweden to Essen without a car is to train which takes 15h 26m and costs €210 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Sweden to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sweden to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sweden to Essen train from?

Sweden to Essen train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Stockholm Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Sweden to Essen?

The best way to get from Sweden to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €90 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €500 and takes 15h 26m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 20h 34m.

Where does the Sweden to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sweden to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sweden to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sweden to Essen is 1448 km. It takes approximately 13h 58m to drive from Sweden to Essen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Fly Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GOT - DUS
4h 32m
€90–252
Train
1. Take the train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
15h 26m
€211–501
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
€110–182
Drive 1,448.5 km
1. Drive from Stockholm to Essencar 1,448.5 km
13h 58m
€236–340
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
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 36m
€108–319
Fly Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ARN - DUS
4h 56m
€125–291
Fly Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
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
6h 4m
€123–363
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 50m
€213–541
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stockholm Central Bus Station to Berlin Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Masurenallee - Berlin to Dortmundbus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S2
29h 40m

Sweden to Essen by train

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15h 26mAverage Duration

€211Cheapest Price

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Distance: 855.8 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Sweden and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings, Scandinavian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stockholm Central to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 15h 26m.

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