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Trip Overview

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.

10h 18m
Duration
794 km
Distance
€108
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Silkeborg to Essen train times

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.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 16m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Silkeborg 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.

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  • Distance: 793.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between Silkeborg, Denmark and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Silkeborg St. to Essen Hbf via Skanderborg St., Middelfart, and Hamburg-Altona in around 10h 42m.

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