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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Stockholm takes 15h 29m and the fastest train takes 15h 17m. There is at least one train per day from Essen to Stockholm. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 29m
Duration
1,465 km
Distance
kr 2,253
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Essen to Stockholm train times

Trains run once daily between Essen and Stockholm. The service departs Essen at 6:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Stockholm at 21:17:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget15h 17m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget15h 17m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget15h 17m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget15h 17m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget15h 17m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget16h 5m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 22, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Snälltåget16h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Stockholm? 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: 1,464.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 29m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Stockholm, Sweden?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Stockholm Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf in around 15h 12m.

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