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Trip Overview

The average train between Kristianstad and Essen takes 11h 30m and the fastest train takes 9h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Kristianstad 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.

11h 30m
Duration
1,021 km
Distance
€156
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Kristianstad to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kristianstad and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kristianstad is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Köpenhamn H and take an average of 11h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 29m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 33m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 29m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 33m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 29m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 33m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 29m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 33m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 29m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 33m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 58m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 33m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 33m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kristianstad 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: 1,021.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 30m

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

You can take a train from Kristianstad Central to Essen Hbf via Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, and Hamburg Hbf in around 11h 57m.

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