- Must visit
Museum Folkwang
World-class art museum in the Villa Hügel parkland, famous for 19th and 20th century masterpieces and changing exhibitions.
Flights from Helsingborg to Essen depart on average 45 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $148 but you can travel from only $67 by bus.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 23:10. The fastest flight covers the 392 miles (632 km) distance in 1h 20m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 392 miles (632 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $148 |
Flights per day 45 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Cheapest price
$148
Average price
$246
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Flights per day
4
Distance
632 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Helsingborg to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsingborg to Essen will cost around $246 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $148.
Of the 4 flights that leave Helsingborg for Essen onThu, Aug 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct flights cover the 632 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the longest flights will take 7 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsingborg to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a flight costs an average of $148.
Distance: 392 miles (632 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$241 Average price | $144 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest | $270 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 41m Average total duration 11h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Helsingborg to Essen:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsingborg to Essen costing on average $144.
A bus is $148 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsingborg to Essen costing on average $241.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 15m.
Bus takes on average 11h 11m.
The table below shows live departures for Helsingborg to Essen flights for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:55 AM Helsingborg | 4h00 | 12:55 PM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Helsingborg | 4h20 | 6:55 PM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 PM Helsingborg | 1h20 | 9:25 PM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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