The average train between Essen and Flensburg takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Flensburg. 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 3 times a day between Essen and Flensburg. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Flensburg at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Flensburg. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Flensburg station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Essen to Flensburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Flensburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Flensburg station.
Book your Essen to Flensburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Danish Railways (DSB) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Flensburg is 403.9 km. The road distance is 548 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Flensburg via Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 53m.
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