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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Denmark takes 9h 10m and the fastest train takes 8h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Denmark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 10m
Duration
847 km
Distance
kr 895
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Essen to Denmark train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen and Denmark. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 1:01 PM which arrives into Denmark at 9:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)9h 38m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)9h 38m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)9h 38m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)8h 37m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)9h 38m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)8h 37m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)9h 38m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)8h 37m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)9h 38m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)8h 37m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Denmark? 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.

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  • Distance: 846.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Denmark?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Koebenhavn H via Hamburg-Altona in around 8h 39m.

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