The average train between Essen and Herning takes 10h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Herning. 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 3 times a day between Essen and Herning. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Herning at 1:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 10h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Herning. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Herning station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
Essen to Herning train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Herning train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herning St. station.
Book your Essen to Herning train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Danish Railways (DSB) and GoCollective.
The distance between Essen and Herning is 536 km. The road distance is 755 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Herning St. via Hamburg Hbf, Fredericia St., and Vejle St. in around 9h 22m.