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Trip Summary
There are 105 daily trains from Viborg to Essen. Traveling by train from Viborg to Essen usually takes around 12 hours and 11 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 9 hours and 58 minutes.
| Distance | 359 mi (577 km) |
| Fastest train | 9h 58m |
| Lowest price | £55.61 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Viborg to Essen?
2 train services operate from Viborg to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 72 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 33 | 11h 12m | £55.70 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 72 | 12h 38m | £55.57 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Viborg to Essen start from £41, and on average cost . Daily there are 72 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Viborg leaves from Viborg st . And in Essen trains arrive at Essen Stadtwald and 8 other train stations.
From Viborg to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 12 hours and 38 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 58 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Viborg and Essen is approximately 359 miles, or 577 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 12 hours and 11 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 hours and 58 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.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Viborg to Essen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Viborg at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 105 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 Viborg.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Viborg?
Main departure station: Viborg st
There is one train station in Viborg.
All train stations in Viborg:
Viborg st
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main arrival station: Essen-Steele
There are more train stations and stops in Essen than most cities. Most trains from Viborg will stop at one (or more) of the 9 following stations in Essen:
Train stations in Essen:
Essen-Steele
Essen Stadtwald
Essen West
Essen Süd
Essen-Kray Süd
Essen-Bergeborbeck
Essen-Frohnhausen
Essen-Altenessen
Essen-Borbeck Süd
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