The average train between Aalborg and Essen Hbf takes 10h 33m and the fastest train takes 9h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Aalborg to Essen Hbf. 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 twice daily between Aalborg and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aalborg is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Aarhus H and take an average of 10h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Aalborg to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Aalborg St. station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Aarhus H station, Fredericia St. station, Flensburg station and Hamburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
Aalborg to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Aalborg St. station.
Aalborg to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Aalborg and Essen Hbf is 650.2 km. The road distance is 797 km.
You can take a train from Aalborg St. to Essen Hbf via Aarhus H, Fredericia St., Flensburg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 11h 41m.