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686 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Copenhagen to Essen

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By car (686 km)
6 h 48 min
686 km.
from $37
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Rideshare
6 h 48 min
686 km.
from $8.95
Bus, Plane (Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport)
4 h 8 min
595 km.
from $195.71
Train
8 h 53 min
594 km.
from $150.24
Bus, Plane (Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport)
6 h 37 min
595 km.
from $172.34

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$120.25

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Kastrup Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$569.60

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Kastrup Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$316.44
Plane from Kastrup Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$822.76

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Kastrup Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$316.44
Plane from Kastrup Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$759.47

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Kastrup Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$278.47–$759.47

Scandinavian Airlines

Website:
flysas.com/
Plane from Kastrup Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$379.73

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.85–$63.29

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.58–$30.38
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$88.60
Train from Hamburg-Altona to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$88.60
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$37.97

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

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 København H to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$82.28

Snälltåget

Phone:
+46 771-26 00 00
Email:
Website:
snalltaget.se/
Train from Koebenhavn Syd to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
6h 41m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Essen is to bus which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Copenhagen to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 8m and costs $92.39 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Copenhagen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Copenhagen Busterminal and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Copenhagen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen to Essen. However, there are services departing from København H and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Copenhagen to Essen?

The distance between Copenhagen and Essen is 669 km. The road distance is 822.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs $76.09 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Copenhagen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Essen train from?

Copenhagen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, depart from København H station.

Train or bus from Copenhagen to Essen?

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Essen is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs $76.09 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Copenhagen to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Copenhagen and Essen?

It is currently 04:29 at both, Copenhagen and Essen.

Where does the Copenhagen to Essen train arrive?

Copenhagen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Copenhagen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Copenhagen to Essen is 822 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Copenhagen to Essen.

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

Book your Copenhagen to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Copenhagen 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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