The average train between Essen and Vejle takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Vejle. 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 4 times a day between Essen and Vejle. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Vejle at 12:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 23m • 2 changes


7h 22m • 2 changes


7h 47m • 2 changes


7h 19m • 2 changes


9h 16m • 2 changes


7h 22m • 2 changes


7h 47m • 2 changes


7h 19m • 2 changes


7h 36m • 2 changes


7h 47m • 2 changes


7h 19m • 2 changes


8h 27m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Vejle. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Vejle station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Essen to Vejle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Vejle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Fredericia St. station.
Book your Essen to Vejle train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Danish Railways (DSB).
The distance between Essen and Vejle is 501.3 km. The road distance is 683 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Vejle St. via Hamburg Hbf and Fredericia St. in around 7h 49m.