The average train between Esbjerg and Essen takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Esbjerg 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 4 times a day between Esbjerg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esbjerg is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Kolding St. and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Esbjerg 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 Esbjerg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Esbjerg station and arriving at Essen station via Kolding St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
Esbjerg to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Esbjerg St. station.
Esbjerg to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Esbjerg to Essen train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Snälltåget.
The distance between Esbjerg and Essen is 456.3 km. The road distance is 706 km.
You can take a train from Esbjerg St. to Essen Hbf via Kolding St. and Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 24m.