How to get to Stockholm from Essen

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Compare train, coach and flight for Essen to Stockholm

Omio 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 train, with an average ticket price of £102 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £102, while a flight costs an average of £454.

Distance: 1117 km

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Driving

£454

Average Price

£102

Average Price

Cheapest

£143

Average Price

£278

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 10m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

14h 46m

Average total duration

14h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

23h 7m

Average total duration

22h 37m

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30m

Additional time*

15h 57m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

3.3 - 6.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.1 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Sas Airways

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Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Stockholm is a train with an average price of £109.

This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Stockholm:

A train is £23 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Essen to Stockholm costing on average £132.

A train is £326 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Stockholm costing on average £434.

The fastest way to travel from Essen to Stockholm is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 9m.

Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 43m.

Coach takes on average 23h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Essen and Stockholm including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 12h 48m sooner (3h 9m by flight vs 15h 57m by car). Tickets start at around £434 compared to roughly £278 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Essen to Stockholm

How to get to Stockholm from Essen by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Essen to Stockholm is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn22053 · ICE 514 · 11152 · IC 5752
    20:5221h44
    Essen Hbf
    18:36Stockholm Central Station
    £701One-way
    6 changes

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn22053 · ICE 514 · 11152 · IC 5752
    20:5221h44
    Essen Hbf
    18:36Stockholm Central Station
    £701One-way
    6 changes

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW4677
    20:252h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:25Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    £1741One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn22041 · ICE 610 · ECE 392 · R 1162
    14:5217h46
    Essen Hbf
    8:38Stockholm Central Station
    £941One-way
    4 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn22043 · ICE 108 · 11180 · IC 5766
    15:5218h42
    Essen Hbf
    10:34Stockholm Central Station
    £941One-way
    6 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn22039 · ICE 200 · 11176 · IC 5764
    13:5218h46
    Essen Hbf
    8:38Stockholm Central Station
    £941One-way
    6 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    13:0528h25
    Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
    17:30Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    £1021One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    16:1528h10
    Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
    20:25Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    £1131One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:1529h35
    Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
    6:50Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    £1661One-way
    2 changes
  • Malta AirFR 4772
    21:402h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    23:45Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    £1011One-way
    0 changes
  • Sas AirwaysSK817 · SK492
    12:359h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    21:35Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    £2141One-way
    1 change
  • Sas AirwaysSK817 · SK1488
    12:3510h30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    23:05Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    £2141One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Essen to Stockholm

Travel to Stockholm easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Stockholm.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Essen and Stockholm including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Stockholm is a train with an average price of £102.

This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Stockholm:

A train is £42 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Essen to Stockholm costing on average £143.

A train is £352 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Stockholm costing on average £454.

The fastest way to travel from Essen to Stockholm is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 46m.

Coach takes on average 23h 7m.

The Essen to Stockholm distance is approximately 1117 km.
The average frequency per day from Essen to Stockholm is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Stockholm as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Essen to Stockholm:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Stockholm Central Station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Essen to Stockholm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Malta Air, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Sas Airways, Smartwings, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet to go to Stockholm by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Stockholm by coach.
  • Travel with SJ, Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget to go to Stockholm by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Essen to Stockholm:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Essen to Stockholm often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, London, Oslo, Gothenburg, Malmö. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stockholm and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Essen to Stockholm, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Stockholm, you can enjoy Fotografiska, a contemporary photography museum with a rooftop café, explore the vibrant district of Södermalm, and take a boat tour through the stunning Stockholm Archipelago. Visit the Royal National City Park for outdoor activities or indulge in a traditional Swedish fika at a local café. Don't miss the historic Gamla Stan, the impressive Vasa Museum, Skansen open-air museum and zoo, the opulent Stockholm Palace, and the interactive ABBA The Museum.
A stay of three to four days in Stockholm is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the Vasa Museum, the Royal Palace, and the historic Gamla Stan, while also allowing time for leisurely strolls and enjoying local cuisine.

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