The average train between Silkeborg and Essen takes 11h 30m and the fastest train takes 9h 42m. The train service runs several times per day 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 4 times a day between Silkeborg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Silkeborg is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Skanderborg St. and take an average of 11h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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15h 15m • 3 changes
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12h 55m • 3 changes



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10h 58m • 3 changes



11h 15m • 3 changes



9h 42m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Silkeborg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Silkeborg station and arriving at Essen station via Odense St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
Silkeborg to Essen train services, operated by GoCollective, depart from Skanderborg St. station.
Silkeborg to Essen train services, operated by GoCollective, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Silkeborg to Essen train tickets online with GoCollective, Danish Railways (DSB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Silkeborg and Essen is 549.7 km. The road distance is 886 km.
You can take a train from Silkeborg St. to Essen Hbf via Skanderborg St., Odense St., and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 51m.