The average train between Aalborg and Essen takes 12h 5m and the fastest train takes 10h 33m. 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Aalborg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aalborg is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Aarhus H and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
11h 33m • 3 changes
11h 55m • 3 changes
10h 33m • 3 changes
10h 55m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Aalborg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Aalborg station and arriving at Essen station via Aarhus H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Aalborg to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Aalborg St. station.
Aalborg to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Aalborg to Essen train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Aalborg and Essen is 649.6 km. The road distance is 1,017 km.
You can take a train from Aalborg St. to Essen Hbf via Aarhus H, Odense St., and Hamburg Hbf in around 11h 57m.
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