- Must visit
Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Cheapest price
€126
Average price
€132
Fastest journey
15 h 36 m
Average duration
18 h 45 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
1117 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Essen to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Stockholm will cost around €132 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €126.
It's difficult to get from Essen to Stockholm without transferring at least 3 times.
ICE 200 · ECE 392 · R 1162+
X2 522
ICE 206 · ECE 1196 · R 1110+
X2 550
26821 · ICE 610 · ECE 392 · R 1162
ICE 1032 · S3 · 11176 · IC 5764
26821 · ICE 610 · ECE 392 · 11180
ICE 206 · ECE 1196 · R 1110+
X2 550
26821 · ICE 610 · ECE 392 · R 1162
ICE 200 · ECE 392 · R 1162+
X2 522
26821 · ICE 610 · ECE 392 · 11180
ICE 1032 · S3 · 11176 · IC 5764Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Essen to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €63, and a train costs an average of €162.
Distance: 694 miles (1117 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€162 Average price | €127 Average price | €90 Average price Cheapest | €311 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 37m Average total duration 14h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 39m Average total duration 23h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.3 - 6.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.8kg 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 Essen to Stockholm:
A bus is €37 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Stockholm costing on average €127.
A bus is €72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Stockholm costing on average €162.
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 7m.
Bus takes on average 23h 9m.
The journey is about 1h 50m faster (14h 7m by train vs 15h 57m by car) and roughly €149 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€162 vs €311). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Stockholm trains for tomorrow, Thursday, August 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 206 · ECE 1196 · R 1110+ X2 550 | On time 8:00 AM Essen Hbf | 15h36 | 11:36 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1032 · S3 · 11176 · IC 5764 | On time 1:34 PM Essen Hbf | 20h03 | 9:37 AM Stockholm Central Station | 6 transfers | |
ICE 200 · ECE 392 · R 1162+ X2 522 | On time 2:00 PM Essen Hbf | 19h37 | 9:37 AM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
26821 · ICE 610 · ECE 392 · R 1162 | 2:52 PM Essen Hbf | 18h45 | 9:37 AM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
26821 · ICE 610 · ECE 392 · 11180 | 2:52 PM Essen Hbf | 19h42 | 10:34 AM Stockholm Central Station | 7 transfers |
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Trains from Essen to Stockholm run on average 2 times per day, taking around 14h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €162 but you can travel from only €22 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 694 miles (1117 km) distance in 15h 56m.
Distance 694 miles (1117 km) |
Average train duration 14h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €162 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 15h 56m |
First train 12:21 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Most Essen to Stockholm trains use the Essen Hbf to Stockholm Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Essen and Stockholm train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Essen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bollywood Express - Pizza & More, Kiepenkerl, Cafe Extrablatt, Tacos
Wi-Fi is available at Essen Hbf. ATMs are available at Essen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Essen Hbf. Information desks are available at Essen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Essen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Essen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Essen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Ambassador, Gästearpartment Dahl, WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus, Motel One.
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
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