Copenhagen to Essen Trains

Copenhagen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Copenhagen and Essen takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. 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.

8h 55m
Duration: 876 km
Distance: €139
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...

8h 45m

€100–194

Copenhagen to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Copenhagen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Copenhagen is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:22 AM → 4:23 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 6:54 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 8:58 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 11:01 PM
8h 39m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:22 AM → 2:54 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 4:23 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 6:54 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 8:58 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:22 AM → 2:54 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 4:23 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 6:54 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 8:58 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:22 AM → 2:54 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 4:23 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 6:54 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 8:58 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:22 AM → 2:54 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 4:23 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 6:54 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 8:58 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:22 AM → 2:54 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 4:23 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 6:54 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 8:58 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:22 AM → 2:54 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 4:23 PM
8h 1m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 6:54 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 8:58 PM
8h 36m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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