The average train between Essen and Copenhagen takes 10h 15m and the fastest train takes 8h 38m. 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Copenhagen. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Copenhagen at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Copenhagen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Copenhagen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
Essen to Copenhagen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Copenhagen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at København H station.
Book your Essen to Copenhagen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Danish Railways (DSB).
The distance between Essen and Copenhagen is 595.1 km. The road distance is 876 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to København H via Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 19m.