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Trip Overview

The average train between Aarhus and Essen takes 9h 33m and the fastest train takes 8h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Aarhus 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.

9h 33m
Duration
880 km
Distance
€128
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Aarhus to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Aarhus and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Aarhus is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Odense and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 34m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 8m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 38m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 55m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 33m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 34m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 4m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 43m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 34m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 4m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 43m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 34m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 55m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 33m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 34m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 55m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 33m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 34m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 55m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 33m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 34m • 2 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 8m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 879.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Aarhus, Denmark and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Aarhus H to Essen Hbf via Odense and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 22m.

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