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Malmö to Essen Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There are usually 19 daily train trips available from Malmö to Essen. Traveling by train from Malmö to Essen usually takes 11 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 9 hours and 46 minutes.
| Distance | 378 mi (608 km) |
| Fastest train | 9h 46m |
| Lowest price | $98.55 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Malmö to Essen?
2 train services operate from Malmo to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 16 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 3 | 13h 51m | $98.55 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 16 | 10h 52m | $199.80 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Malmö to Essen start from $99, and on average cost . Daily there are 16 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Malmo leaves from Syd Svagertorp Station and 4 other stations. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Malmö to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 10 hours and 52 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 46 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Malmö to Essen
The distance between Malmö and Essen is approximately 378 miles, or 608 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 15 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 hours and 46 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.
Trains departing from Malmö to Essen tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Malmö at 1:00am 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 19 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 Malmö.
City Information
Malmö
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Originally a Danish city, Malmö is located in the far south of Sweden, in the Skane province. This seaside city guarantees something for everyone with a charming blend of Old-Town history and a modern cosmopolitan feel.
For a taste of the city's rich history, visit Malmohus Castle and experience Scandinavia's oldest surviving Renaissance castle. Once a place of grand balls, the castle is now home to several museums, including an art museum, the City Museum, and an aquarium and zoo.
If you're more interested in a shopping experience, take a walk down Sodergatan, the city's main shopping street, running from Stortogert to Gustav Adolf Torg. Along with its excellent shops and boutiques, enjoy great places for food and drink and experience traditional Swedish fika (coffee break).
Malmö has ample travel connections nationally as well as internationally. Fly to either Copenhagen Kastrup or the smaller Malmö Airport for travel by air. Long-distance trains from around Sweden, as well as international routes, stop at Malmö Centralstation. Nettbuss and FlixBus services also stop in the city, at the Norra Vallgatan.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Malmö?
Main departure station: Triangeln station
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Malmö where you can board the train.
All train stations in Malmö:
Triangeln station
Malmö Central
Malmö Hyllie station
Oxie Station
Syd Svagertorp Station
Where is the train station in Essen?
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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.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
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