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Seven ways to Travel from Aalborg to Essen

Composite routes from Aalborg to Essen

Cheapest
6 h 48 min
Car
800 km.
from $44
Other
6 h 48 min
Rideshare
800 km.
from $10.43
13 h 5 min
648 km.
from $125.78
10 h 40 min
648 km.
from $179.13
6 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
648 km.
from $249.10
12 h 8 min
648 km.
from $159.15
12 h 9 min
Bus, Train
648 km.
from $132.67

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Aalborg to Kolding
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64
Bus from Kolding bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60
Bus from Aalborg to Flensburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Danish Railways (DSB)

Phone:
+47 70 13 14 15
Email:
Website:
dsb.dk/en/
Train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91
Train from Aarhus H to Fredericia
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32
Train from Aarhus H to Odense
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Aalborg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$455.68
Plane from Aalborg Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.81–$886.04

Scandinavian Airlines

Website:
flysas.com/
Plane from Aalborg Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$316.44
Plane from Aalborg Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$886.04

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$88.60
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$41.77
Train from Husum to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$113.92

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Bus from Flensburg Bahnhof/Tegelbarg to Husum(Nordsee)
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.86–$11.39

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$49.37

Deutsche Bahn Eurocity

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
Train from Fredericia St. to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.71–$50.63
Train from Odense St. to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.77–$58.23

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Aalborg to Essen is to bus which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aalborg to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $86.96 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Aalborg and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Aalborg to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Aalborg and arriving at Essen central train station via Kolding bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Aalborg and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Aalborg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Aalborg St. and arriving at Essen Hbf via Aarhus H, Fredericia St. and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Aalborg to Essen?

The distance between Aalborg and Essen is 719 km. The road distance is 802.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Aalborg to Essen without a car is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs $92.39 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Aalborg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aalborg to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aalborg to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Aalborg to Essen?

The best way to get from Aalborg to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $86.96 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $92.39 - $173.91 and takes 10h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Aalborg to Essen bus arrive?

Aalborg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kolding bus station.

Where does the Aalborg to Essen train arrive?

Aalborg to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Aarhus H station.

Can I drive from Aalborg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aalborg to Essen is 803 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Aalborg to Essen.

Which airlines fly from Aalborg Airport Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport Airport?

Scandinavian Airlines and KLM offer flights from Aalborg Airport Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport Airport.

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

Book your Aalborg to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Aalborg to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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