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

The cheapest way to get from Vejle to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vejle to Essen is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs €110 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Vejle and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Vejle to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Vejle Trafikcenter and arriving at Essen central train station via Kolding bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Vejle and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Vejle to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kolding and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Vejle to Essen?

The distance between Vejle and Essen is 668 km. The road distance is 614 km.

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

The best way to get from Vejle to Essen without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs €95 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Vejle to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vejle to Essen bus from?

Vejle to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kolding bus station.

Where do I catch the Vejle to Essen train from?

Vejle to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Kolding station.

Train, bus or fly from Vejle to Essen?

The best way to get from Vejle to Essen is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs €95 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 43m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €340 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Vejle to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Vejle to Essen train arrive?

Vejle to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vejle to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Vejle to Essen is 614 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Vejle to Essen.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kolding to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 50m
€95–343
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Essen central train stationbus N74
11h 43m
€47–83
Drive 614 km
1. Drive from Vejle to Essencar 614 km
5h 17m
€111–160
Fly Billund Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLL - DUS
6h 6m
€130–332
Train via Koldingvej v Kiddesvej
1. Take the train from Kolding station to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Essen Central Stationtrain Flx20
8h 54m
€57–92
Fly Billund Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 52m
€162–494
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Vejle St. to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
6h 43m
€149–388
Fly Billund Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BLL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
6h 40m
€146–519

Vejle to Essen by bus and train

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8h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 668.2 km
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Vejle, Denmark and Essen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Vejle Trafikcenter to Essen Hbf via Kolding Busterminal, Kolding, and Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kolding bus station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 10h.

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