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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $94.
Distance: 369 miles (595 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$136 Average price | $238 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 41m Average total duration 11h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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 Copenhagen:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Copenhagen costing on average $136 (€110).
A bus is $165 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Copenhagen costing on average $238 (€192).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 14m.
Bus takes on average 11h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Copenhagen
How to get from Essen to Copenhagen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Copenhagen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus1:15 AM12h35Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)1:50 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$531One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:15 AM12h35Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)1:50 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SK16223:20 PM1h15Dusseldorf Airport4:35 PMCopenhagen Airport$3241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 206 · ECE 1196 · ICL 500468:00 AM9h59Essen Hbf5:59 PMCopenhagen Central Station$861One-way2 transfers
- ICE 202 · RJ 38212:00 PM10h16Essen Hbf10:16 PMCopenhagen Central Station$861One-way1 transfer
- ICE 612 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 7017612:59 PM12h49Essen Hbf1:48 AMCopenhagen Central Station$981One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 PM16h55Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)1:00 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$571One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus9:04 AM12h46Essen Hbf9:50 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$601One-way2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 AM13h55Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)11:45 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$651One-way1 transfer
LO406 · LO4617:15 AM11h20Dusseldorf Airport6:35 PMCopenhagen Airport$2251One-way1 transfer- LO406 · LO4597:15 AM14h55Dusseldorf Airport10:10 PMCopenhagen Airport$2251One-way1 transfer
- LO406 · LO4637:15 AM26h45Dusseldorf Airport10:00 AMCopenhagen Airport$2251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Copenhagen:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Copenhagen costing on average $136 (€110).
A bus is $165 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Copenhagen costing on average $238 (€192).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 14m.
Bus takes on average 11h 11m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Copenhagen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Copenhagen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Copenhagen Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Copenhagen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Copenhagen by bus.
- Travel with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Ryanair, Cityjet, Air Baltic, Malta Air to go to Copenhagen by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Cityjet, Malta Air.
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