The average train between Essen and Kiruna takes 2d 8h and the fastest train takes 2d 3h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Essen to Kiruna. 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 week between Essen and Kiruna. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 1:34 PM which arrives into Kiruna at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 2d 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kiruna. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Kiruna station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 8h.
Essen to Kiruna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Kiruna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiruna station.
Book your Essen to Kiruna train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Snälltåget and Swedish Railways (SJ).
The distance between Essen and Kiruna is 1,958.9 km. The road distance is 2,725 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kiruna station via Hamburg Hbf, Stockholm Centralstation, and Boden C/Resecentrum in around 33h 57m.