The average train between Denmark and Essen takes 10h 28m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Denmark and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Denmark is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Denmark to Essen. However, there are services departing from Denmark station and arriving at Essen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
Denmark to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from København H station.
Denmark to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Denmark to Essen train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Denmark and Essen is 517.2 km. The road distance is 876 km.
You can take a train from København H to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 54m.