Aarhus to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Aarhus and Essen takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Aarhus 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.

8h 48m
Duration: 770 km
Distance: €125
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Schleswig

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Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.train Re / ...
Take the train from Kolding St. to Schleswigtrain Ece / ...
Take the train from Schleswig to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...

9h 53m

€91–301

Aarhus to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Aarhus and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aarhus is at 2:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Fredericia St. and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

10:38 AM → 6:54 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
12:38 PM → 8:58 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
2:38 PM → 11:01 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:38 AM → 2:54 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:58 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 6:54 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
12:38 PM → 8:58 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:38 AM → 2:54 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:58 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 6:54 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
12:38 PM → 8:58 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:38 AM → 2:54 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:58 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 6:54 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
12:38 PM → 8:58 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:38 AM → 2:54 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:58 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 6:54 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
12:38 PM → 8:58 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:20 AM → 2:54 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:58 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 6:54 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
12:38 PM → 8:58 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:20 AM → 2:54 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 5:58 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 6:54 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
12:38 PM → 8:58 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aarhus 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.