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Nine ways to Travel from Oslo to Essen

Composite routes from Oslo to Essen

Cheapest
13 h
Car
1286 km.
from $70
Fastest
1 h 57 min
Plane
Other
13 h
Rideshare
1286 km.
from $16.77
4 h 51 min
Train, Plane
967 km.
from $156.41
7 h 31 min
Train, Plane
967 km.
from $138.48
17 h 42 min
968 km.
from $353.74
20 h 40 min
968 km.
from $183.28
7 h 17 min
Train, Plane
967 km.
from $211.30
18 h 22 min
Bus, Train
967 km.
from $188.39

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$33.13–$191.12

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.64–$509.66
Plane from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.04–$700.78

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$382.24
Plane from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$573.37

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$89.19–$293.05

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.16–$535.14

Scandinavian Airlines

Website:
flysas.com/
Plane from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.19–$458.69
Plane from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.04–$700.78

Norwegian Air Shuttle

Website:
norwegian.com/
Plane from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$89.19–$369.50
Plane from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.71–$458.69

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Oslo bussterminal to Hamburg,
Ave. Duration:
14h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.82–$121.04
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.22–$54.79

Norwegian Railways (VY)

Phone:
+47 61 05 19 10
Email:
Website:
vy.no/en
Train from Oslo S to Oslo
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.84
Train from Oslo S to Göteborg
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$108.30

Vy Buss

Phone:
+47 407 05070
Email:
Website:
vybuss.no/
Bus from Oslo Bussterminal to Copenhagen
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$57.34–$82.82

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:
$16.56–$42.05
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$42.05

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:
$76.45–$89.19
Train from Kiel Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.19–$108.30
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.95–$42.05
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.40–$38.22

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.03

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:
$33.13–$49.69

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:
$58.61–$82.82

Öresundståg

Phone:
0771-77 77 11
Email:
Website:
oresundstag.se/
Train from Göteborg Centralstation to København
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.69–$89.19

Swedish Railways (SJ)

Phone:
+46 77 175 75 75
Email:
Website:
sj.se/en/
Train from Copenhagen Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
5h 48m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$58.61–$89.19

Flytoget

Phone:
23 15 90 00
Email:
Website:
flytoget.no/
Train from Oslo S to Oslo
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.93–$25.48

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:
$19.11–$28.03

Other operators

Color Line AS

Phone:
+45 99 56 19 00
Website:
colorline.no/
Other from Oslo Vipperangen to Port
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$242.79–$496.13

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Oslo to Essen is to bus which costs $103.26 - $152.17 and takes 20h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oslo to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $81.52 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Oslo and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Oslo to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Oslo bussterminal and arriving at Essen central train station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Oslo and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Oslo to Essen. However, there are services departing from Oslo S and arriving at Essen Hbf via Göteborg Centralstation, København H and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.

How far is it from Oslo to Essen?

The distance between Oslo and Essen is 1110 km. The road distance is 1420.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Oslo to Essen without a car is to train which takes 17h 42m and costs $195.65 - $315.22 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Oslo to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oslo to Essen train from?

Oslo to Essen train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Oslo S station.

Train or bus from Oslo to Essen?

The best way to get from Oslo to Essen is to train which takes 17h 42m and costs $195.65 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $103.26 - $152.17 and takes 20h 40m.

Where does the Oslo to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oslo to Essen train arrive?

Oslo to Essen train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Göteborg Centralstation.

Can I drive from Oslo to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Oslo to Essen is 1421 km. It takes approximately 13h 22m to drive from Oslo to Essen.

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

Book your Oslo to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Oslo 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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