The average train between Silkeborg and Essen takes 10h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 55m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Silkeborg 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 6 times a week between Silkeborg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:42 PM at night, and the last departure from Silkeborg is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Skanderborg St. and take an average of 10h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Silkeborg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Skanderborg St. station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Middelfart St. station and Hamburg-Altona station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
Silkeborg to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Skanderborg St. station.
Silkeborg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Silkeborg and Essen is 549.7 km. The road distance is 673 km.
You can take a train from Silkeborg St. to Essen Hbf via Skanderborg St., Middelfart, and Hamburg-Altona in around 10h 42m.