4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Copenhagen to Essen
Cheapest price
$120
Average price
$120
Fastest journey
8 h 36 m
Average duration
10 h 36 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
711 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Essen will cost around $120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $120.
It's difficult to get from Copenhagen to Essen without transferring at least once.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Copenhagen to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €49, and a train costs an average of €99.
Distance: 441 miles (711 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€99 Average price | €64 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest |
10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 25m Average total duration 14h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Copenhagen to Essen train times
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Essen trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:22 AM Copenhagen | 8h36 | 2:58 PM Essen | 1 transfer | |
| 8:22 AM Copenhagen | 9h36 | 5:58 PM Essen | 1 transfer | |
| 10:22 AM Copenhagen | 8h36 | 6:58 PM Essen | 1 transfer | |
| 4:22 PM Copenhagen | 15h36 | 7:58 AM Essen | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Copenhagen to Essen
Denmark
Belgium
Trains from Copenhagen to Essen run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $121 (€99) but you can travel from only $60 (€49) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:31, the last at 11:31. The fastest train covers the 441 miles (711 km) distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 441 miles (711 km) |
Average train duration 9h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $121 (€99) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 8h 5m |
First train 08:31 |
Last train 11:31 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Copenhagen to Essen trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Copenhagen and Essen from $60 (€49). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Copenhagen to Essen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Essen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Essen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Copenhagen to Essen
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Astoria
- Copenhagen Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Ansgar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M3, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
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