The average train between Oslo and Essen takes 24h 19m and the fastest train takes 19h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Oslo 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.
Trains run twice daily between Oslo and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oslo is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Göteborg Centralstation and take an average of 24h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oslo to Essen. However, there are services departing from Oslo station and arriving at Essen station via Göteborg Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 19m.
Oslo to Essen train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Oslo S station.
Oslo to Essen train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Oslo to Essen train tickets online with Norwegian Railways (VY), Öresundståg and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oslo and Essen is 968.6 km. The road distance is 1,543 km.
You can take a train from Oslo S to Essen Hbf via Göteborg Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, København H, and Hamburg Hbf in around 17h 45m.