The average train between Essen and Aarhus takes 8h 16m and the fastest train takes 8h 8m. There is at least one train per day from Essen to Aarhus. 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 once daily between Essen and Aarhus. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 AM which arrives into Aarhus at 4:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Aarhus. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Aarhus station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
Essen to Aarhus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Aarhus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aarhus H station.
Book your Essen to Aarhus train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Danish Railways (DSB).
The distance between Essen and Aarhus is 563.1 km. The road distance is 765 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Aarhus H via Hamburg Hbf and Fredericia St. in around 8h 44m.