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Trip Overview

The average train between Denmark and Essen takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Denmark 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.

8h 27m
Duration
869 km
Distance
€133
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Denmark to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Denmark and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Denmark is at 2:22 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 1m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 1m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 1m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 1m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 1m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 1m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 1m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 1 change
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Denmark 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.

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  • Distance: 869.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Denmark and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Koebenhavn H to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 9m.

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