The average train between Essen and Silkeborg takes 12h 47m and the fastest train takes 10h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Silkeborg. 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 Silkeborg. 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 Silkeborg at 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg-Altona and take an average of 12h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Silkeborg. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Skanderborg St. station via Hamburg-Altona station and Odense St. station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
Essen to Silkeborg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Silkeborg train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Skanderborg St. station.
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The distance between Essen and Silkeborg is 549.7 km. The road distance is 674 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Silkeborg St. via Hamburg-Altona, Odense St., and Skanderborg St. in around 9h 41m.
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