The average train between Aalborg and Essen takes 12h 35m and the fastest train takes 9h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Aalborg 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 twice daily between Aalborg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aalborg is at 4:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Aarhus H and take an average of 12h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Aalborg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Aalborg station and arriving at Essen station via Aarhus H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
Aalborg to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Aalborg St. station.
Aalborg to Essen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Aalborg to Essen train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Snälltåget.
The distance between Aalborg and Essen is 649.6 km. The road distance is 1,017 km.
You can take a train from Aalborg St. to Essen Hbf via Aarhus H, Odense St., and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 3m.