The average train between Odense and Essen takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Odense 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 5 times a day between Odense and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Odense is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Odense to Essen. However, there are services departing from Odense station and arriving at Essen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Odense to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Odense St. station.
Odense to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Odense to Essen train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Odense and Essen is 491.7 km. The road distance is 711 km.
You can take a train from Odense St. to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 28m.