The average train between Herning and Essen takes 13h 56m and the fastest train takes 10h 55m. The train service runs several times 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 4 times a day between Herning and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herning is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Fredericia St. and take an average of 13h 56m. 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 St. station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Fredericia St. station, Padborg St. station and Hamburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.
Herning to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Herning St. station.
Herning to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Herning and Essen is 536 km. The road distance is 674 km.
You can take a train from Herning St. to Essen Hbf via Fredericia St., Padborg St., and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 3m.