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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.

13h 56m
Duration
755 km
Distance
€121
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Herning to Essen train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 55m • 3 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 59m • 3 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h • 3 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 55m • 3 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 59m • 3 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 18m • 3 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 55m • 3 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 59m • 3 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 55m • 3 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 59m • 3 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 8m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 55m • 3 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 59m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 8m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 55m • 3 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 59m • 3 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 8m • 3 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Herning to Essen? 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: 754.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 56m

What companies run services between Herning, Denmark and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Herning St. to Essen Hbf via Fredericia St., Padborg St., and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 3m.

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