The average train between Aarhus and Essen takes 13h 26m and the fastest train takes 13h 8m. The train runs, on average, 6 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 6 times a week between Aarhus and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:12 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Aarhus is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Fredericia St. and take an average of 13h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Aarhus to Essen. However, there are services departing from Aarhus station and arriving at Essen station via Fredericia St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
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 Hbf station.
Book your Aarhus to Essen train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Aarhus and Essen is 563.1 km. The road distance is 766 km.
You can take a train from Aarhus H to Essen Hbf via Fredericia St. and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 4m.
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