The average train between Essen and Aalborg takes 11h 39m and the fastest train takes 10h 50m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Essen to Aalborg. 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 Essen and Aalborg. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 1:34 PM which arrives into Aalborg at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 11h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



10h 50m • 3 changes



10h 53m • 3 changes



10h 56m • 3 changes



12h 19m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Aalborg. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Aalborg station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
Essen to Aalborg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Aalborg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aalborg St. station.
Book your Essen to Aalborg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Danish Railways (DSB) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Aalborg is 649.6 km. The road distance is 1,017 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Aalborg St. via Hamburg Hbf, Odense St., and Aarhus H in around 11h 25m.