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Next departures for Essen to Aalborg on January 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn EuroCity + Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	9:02am	Essen Central Train Station	9h 44m	6:46pm	Aalborg Central Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn EuroCity + Deutsche Bahn	Train	9:54am	Essen Central Train Station	10h 52m	8:46pm	Aalborg Central Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn EuroCity	Train	1:00pm	Essen Central Train Station	9h 47m	10:47pm	Aalborg Central Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn EuroCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	3:00pm	Essen Central Train Station	10h 9m	1:09am	Aalborg Central Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	4:01pm	Essen Central Train Station	11h 46m	3:47am	Aalborg Central Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Aalborg

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Aalborg. The journey takes about 10 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

10h 9mAverage Duration

403 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$99 - $144	Average Duration19h 50m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$82 - $153	Average Duration10h 9m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Aalborg?

Essen

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HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Aalborg

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Aalborg Busterminalen
John F. Kennedys Pl. 1U, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark

What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Aalborg?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time19h 50m	Avg Price$117	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time10h 9m	Avg Price$115	Daily Departures6

The best way to travel between Essen and Aalborg is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $115 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $82. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Aalborg, choose the train, as it will take you from Essen to Aalborg in about 10h 9m - that's the fastest way to get there!