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.
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.


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9h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Aarhus 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.
No, there is no direct train from Aarhus to Essen. However, there are services departing from Aarhus H station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Odense St. station and Hamburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
Aarhus to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Aarhus H station.
Aarhus to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Aarhus and Essen is 563.1 km. The road distance is 686 km.
You can take a train from Aarhus H to Essen Hbf via Odense and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 22m.