The average train between Essen and Odense takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Odense. 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 Odense. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 2:00 PM which arrives into Odense at 10:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Odense. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Odense St. station via Hamburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
Essen to Odense train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Odense train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Odense St. station.
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The distance between Essen and Odense is 491.7 km. The road distance is 658 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Odense St. via Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 23m.