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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Herning
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Herning among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $147. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 47m. 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 train costs an average of $147, and a train costs an average of $147.
Distance: 333 miles (536 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$170 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 17m Average total duration Fastest 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Herning:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Herning costing on average $170 (€139).
A bus is $126 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Herning costing on average $233 (€191).
Other travel options to Herning take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
Bus takes on average 23h 8m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Herning:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Herning costing on average $170 (€139).
A bus is $126 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Herning costing on average $233 (€191).
Other travel options to Herning take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
Bus takes on average 23h 8m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Herning as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Herning station.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Herning, Godsbanevej (Jobcenter).
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Billund Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Herning by train.
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