The average train between Essen and Aberdeen takes 12h 57m and the fastest train takes 12h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Aberdeen. 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 twice daily between Essen and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Aberdeen at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 12h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
Essen to Aberdeen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Aberdeen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Essen to Aberdeen train tickets online with Eurostar, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Aberdeen is 864.2 km. The road distance is 1,507 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Aberdeen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 13h 42m.