The average train between Aarhus and Essen takes 23h 20m and the fastest train takes 20h 40m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week 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 3 times a week between Aarhus and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Aarhus is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Odense station and take an average of 23h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want 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 station and arriving at Essen station via Odense St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 20m.
Aarhus to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Aarhus H station.
Aarhus to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Essen Central Station.
Book your Aarhus to Essen train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Snälltåget and FlixTrain GmbH.
The distance between Aarhus and Essen is 563.1 km. The road distance is 871 km.
You can take a train from Aarhus H to Essen Central Station via Odense station and Hamburg Central Station in around 10h 27m.