The average train between Essen and Denmark takes 10h 48m and the fastest train takes 9h 2m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Essen and Denmark. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Denmark at 12:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Denmark. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Denmark station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
Essen to Denmark train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Denmark train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at København H station.
Book your Essen to Denmark train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Danish Railways (DSB).
The distance between Essen and Denmark is 517.2 km. The road distance is 876 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to København H via Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 27m.