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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen Hbf and Copenhagen takes 9h 12m and the fastest train takes 8h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf to Copenhagen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 12m
Duration
847 km
Distance
kr 919
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Essen Hbf to Copenhagen train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen Hbf and Copenhagen. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 1:01 PM which arrives into Copenhagen at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 54m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)9h 38m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 42m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)9h 38m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)8h 42m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)9h 38m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)9h 38m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)9h 38m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)9h 38m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)České dráhy (ČD)8h 37m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 846.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 12m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Koebenhavn H via Hamburg-Altona in around 8h 39m.

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