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

The cheapest way to get from Trondheim to Essen is to fly which costs €95 - €440 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trondheim to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs €95 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Trondheim and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Trondheim to Essen. However, there are services departing from Olav Kyrres gate and arriving at Essen Hbf via Oslo bussterminal and Hamburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Trondheim and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Trondheim to Essen. However, there are services departing from Trondheim S Fosenkaia and arriving at Essen Hbf via Oslo S, Göteborg Centralstation, Koebenhavn H and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 11m.

How far is it from Trondheim to Essen?

The distance between Trondheim and Essen is 1437 km. The road distance is 1890.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Trondheim to Essen without a car is to train via Copenhagen which takes 27h 11m and costs €200 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Trondheim to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trondheim to Essen bus from?

Trondheim to Essen bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Olav Kyrres gate station.

Where do I catch the Trondheim to Essen train from?

Trondheim to Essen train services, operated by Sj Nord, depart from Trondheim S Fosenkaia station.

Train, bus or fly from Trondheim to Essen?

The best way to get from Trondheim to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs €95 - €440. Alternatively, you can train via Copenhagen, which costs €200 - €400 and takes 27h 11m, you could also bus, which costs €240 - €390 and takes 28h 28m.

Where does the Trondheim to Essen bus arrive?

Trondheim to Essen bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Oslo bussterminal station.

Where does the Trondheim to Essen train arrive?

Trondheim to Essen train services, operated by Sj Nord, arrive at Oslo S station.

Can I drive from Trondheim to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Trondheim to Essen is 1891 km. It takes approximately 19h 50m to drive from Trondheim to Essen.

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

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Trondheim to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Trondheim to Essen by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TRD - DUS
6h 59m
€98–432
Train via Copenhagen
1. Take the train from Trondheim S Fosenkaia to Oslo Strain F6
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
3. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain
4. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
27h 11m
€208–400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Olav Kyrres gate to Oslo bussterminalbus
2. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg to Essen Hbfbus
28h 28m
€240–384
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Trondheim S to Storlien stationtrain R71
2. Take the nighttrain from Storlien station to Malmö Centralstationnighttrain Nt
3. Take the train from Malmo Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
29h 38m
€235–554
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TRD - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 3m
€205–514
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane TRD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 46m
€131–509
Train
1. Take the train from Trondheim S Fosenkaia to Oslo Strain F6
2. Take the train from Oslo S to Göteborg Centralstationtrain
3. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Essen Central Stationtrain
28h 6m
€181–250
Drive 1,890.8 km
1. Drive from Trondheim to Essencar 1,890.8 km
19h 50m
€362–522

Trondheim to Essen by train

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Distance: 1,436.8 km
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Trondheim, Norway and Essen, Germany?

Scandinavian Airlines and KLM fly from Trondheim (TRD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trondheim S Fosenkaia to Essen Hbf via Oslo S, Göteborg Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, and Hamburg Hbf in around 27h 11m.

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