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Trip Summary
There are 22 daily trains from Jelling to Essen. Traveling by train from Jelling to Essen usually takes around 10 hours and 54 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 9 hours and 33 minutes.
| Distance | 313 mi (503 km) |
| Fastest train | 9h 33m |
| Lowest price | £49.40 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Jelling to Essen?
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the one and only train line which connects Jelling to Essen. However, there are 22 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 22 | 10h 54m | £83.75 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Jelling to Essen start from £49, and on average cost . Daily there are 22 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Jelling leaves from Jelling st . And in Essen trains arrive at Essen-Holthausen and 2 other train stations.
From Jelling to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 10 hours and 54 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 33 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Jelling and Essen is approximately 313 miles, or 503 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours and 54 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 hours and 33 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.
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Jelling to Essen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Jelling at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. 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 22 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 Jelling.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Jelling?
Main departure station: Jelling st
There is one train station in Jelling.
All train stations in Jelling:
Jelling st
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main arrival station: Essen-Holthausen
There are more train stations and stops in Essen than most cities. Most trains from Jelling will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Essen:
Train stations in Essen:
Essen-Holthausen
Essen Stadtwald
Essen-Hügel
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