The average train between Herning and Essen takes 12h 10m and the fastest train takes 8h 24m. There is at least one train per day from Herning 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.
Trains run once daily between Herning and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herning is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Vejle St. and take an average of 12h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Herning to Essen. However, there are services departing from Herning station and arriving at Essen station via Vejle St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
Herning to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Herning St. station.
Herning to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Herning to Essen train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and GoCollective.
The distance between Herning and Essen is 536 km. The road distance is 755 km.
You can take a train from Herning St. to Essen Hbf via Vejle St., Fredericia St., and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 40m.