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Helsingborg to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Helsingborg and Essen takes 12h 52m and the fastest train takes 10h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Helsingborg to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 52m
Duration
978 km
Distance
€262
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Helsingborg Centralstation to Köpenhamn Htrain train
  2. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg-Altonatrain train Rj / ...
  3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
11h 2m
€211–391

Helsingborg to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily between Helsingborg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helsingborg is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Köpenhamn H and take an average of 12h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 977.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 52m

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

You can take a train from Helsingborg Centralstation to Essen Hbf via Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, and Hamburg-Altona in around 11h 2m.

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