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Trip Summary
There are 52 daily trains from Skanderborg to Essen. Traveling by train from Skanderborg to Essen usually takes around 12 hours and 21 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 9 hours and 23 minutes.
Distance | 338 mi (544 km) |
Fastest train | 9h 23m |
Lowest price | €45.92 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Skanderborg to Essen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Skanderborg to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 41 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 11 | 14h 18m | €98.40 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 41 | 12h 0m | €121.96 |
Non-federally owned railway company | 3 | 10h 26m | €134.61 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Skanderborg to Essen start from €46, and on average cost . Daily there are 41 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Skanderborg leaves from Alken st(DK) and one other station. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station and 4 other train stations.
From Skanderborg to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 12 hours and 0 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 9 hours and 23 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 43 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Essen.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Skanderborg to Essen start from €117, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Non-federally owned railway company in Skanderborg leaves from Skanderborg st and one other station. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Skanderborg to Essen train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 10 hours and 26 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 9 hours and 23 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Non-federally owned railway company offers 3 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Essen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Skanderborg and Essen is approximately 338 miles, or 544 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 12 hours and 21 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 hours and 23 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Skanderborg to Essen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Skanderborg at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 52 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Skanderborg.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Skanderborg?
Main departure station: Alken st(DK)
There are two stations in Skanderborg where you can board the train to Essen.
All train stations in Skanderborg:
Alken st(DK)
Skanderborg st
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
Train stations in Essen:
Train Station
Kettwig Stausee
Essen-Werden
Kettwig
Essen-Kupferdreh
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