The average train between Copenhagen and Essen Hbf takes 10h 8m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Copenhagen to Essen Hbf. 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 5 times a day between Copenhagen and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Copenhagen is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Copenhagen station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
Copenhagen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from København H station.
Copenhagen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Copenhagen to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Copenhagen and Essen Hbf is 595.5 km. The road distance is 876 km.
You can take a train from København H to Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 54m.