Kolding to Essen Trains

Kolding to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kolding and Essen takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Kolding to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 50m
Duration: 638 km
Distance: €109
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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6h 44m

€81–224

Kolding to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kolding and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kolding is at 6:54 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:15 PM → 10:58 PM
6h 43m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:15 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 4:23 PM
6h 8m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 6:54 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 8:58 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:15 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 4:23 PM
6h 8m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 6:54 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 8:58 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:15 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 4:23 PM
6h 8m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 6:54 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 8:58 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:15 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 4:23 PM
6h 8m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 6:54 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 8:58 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:15 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 4:23 PM
6h 8m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 6:54 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 8:58 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:15 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 4:23 PM
6h 8m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 6:54 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 8:58 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
Show more

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