The average train between Randers and Essen takes 10h 30m and the fastest train takes 9h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Randers 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 every 4 hours between Randers and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Randers is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Odense and take an average of 10h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Randers 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.
No, there is no direct train from Randers to Essen. However, there are services departing from Randers St. station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Odense St. station and Hamburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
Randers to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Randers St. station.
Randers to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Randers and Essen is 590.4 km. The road distance is 717 km.
You can take a train from Randers St. to Essen Hbf via Odense and Hamburg Hbf in around 11h 1m.