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Linköping to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Linköping and Essen takes 14h 22m and the fastest train takes 13h 32m. There is at least one train per day from Linköping 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.

14h 22m
Duration
1,286 km
Distance
€186
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Linköping to Essen train times

Trains run once daily between Linköping and Essen. The service departs Linköping at 12:35 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Essen at 02:07:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 32m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 32m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 32m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 32m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 32m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 32m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Linköping 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: 1,286.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 22m

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

You can take a train from Linkoping Centralstation to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 16m.

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