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Copenhagen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Copenhagen and Essen takes 10h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Copenhagen 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 30m
Duration
876 km
Distance
€180
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain train Ece / ...
  2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
8h 54m
€130–436

Copenhagen to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Copenhagen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Copenhagen is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 875.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 30m

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

You can take a train from København H to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 54m.

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