Essen to Copenhagen Trains

Essen to Copenhagen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Copenhagen takes 9h and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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
Duration: 853 km
Distance: kr 958
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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8h 43m

kr 739–1,832

Essen to Copenhagen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Copenhagen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Copenhagen at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:00 PM → 12:40 AM
Arrives next day
10h 40m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:00 AM → 3:38 PM
8h 38m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 5:38 PM
9h 3m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 7:38 PM
8h 35m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 9:38 PM
8h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:00 AM → 3:38 PM
8h 38m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 5:38 PM
9h 3m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 7:38 PM
8h 35m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 9:38 PM
8h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:00 AM → 3:38 PM
8h 38m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 5:38 PM
9h 3m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 7:38 PM
8h 35m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 9:38 PM
8h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:00 AM → 3:38 PM
8h 38m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 5:38 PM
9h 3m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 7:38 PM
8h 35m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 9:38 PM
8h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:00 AM → 3:38 PM
8h 38m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 5:38 PM
9h 3m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 7:38 PM
8h 35m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 9:38 PM
8h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:00 AM → 3:14 PM
9h 14m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 3:38 PM
8h 38m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 5:38 PM
9h 3m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 7:38 PM
8h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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