Aalborg to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Aalborg and Essen takes 11h 12m and the fastest train takes 9h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Aalborg to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 12m
Duration: 1,018 km
Distance: €139
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Aalborg St. to Odense St.train Icl / ...
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Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...

11h 41m

€110–189

Aalborg to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Aalborg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aalborg is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Odense and take an average of 11h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:25 PM → 2:54 PM
Arrives next day
19h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:25 AM → 4:23 PM
9h 58m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 6:54 PM
10h 29m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 8:58 PM
10h 33m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 10:58 PM
10h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:25 AM → 4:23 PM
9h 58m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 6:54 PM
10h 29m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 8:58 PM
10h 33m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 10:58 PM
10h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:25 AM → 4:23 PM
9h 58m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 6:54 PM
10h 29m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 8:58 PM
10h 33m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 10:58 PM
10h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:25 AM → 4:23 PM
9h 58m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 6:54 PM
10h 29m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 8:58 PM
10h 33m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 10:58 PM
10h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 4:23 PM
9h 58m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 6:54 PM
10h 29m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 8:58 PM
10h 33m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 10:58 PM
10h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 4:23 PM
10h 8m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 6:54 PM
10h 29m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 8:58 PM
10h 33m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 10:58 PM
10h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

6:15 AM → 4:23 PM
10h 8m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 6:54 PM
10h 29m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 8:58 PM
10h 33m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 10:58 PM
10h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aalborg to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.