The average train between Odense and Essen Hbf takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. 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 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Odense is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 50m.
Odense to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Odense St. station.
Odense to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Odense to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Snälltåget.
The distance between Odense and Essen Hbf is 492.2 km. The road distance is 711 km.
You can take a train from Odense St. to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 15m.