The average train between Odense and Essen Hbf takes 8h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Odense to Essen Hbf. 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 Odense and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Odense is at 6:14 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 2:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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13h 44m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Odense to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Odense station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
Odense to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Odense station.
Odense to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Odense to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Snälltåget, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Danish Railways (DSB).
The distance between Odense and Essen Hbf is 492.2 km. The road distance is 712 km.
You can take a train from Odense to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 3m.