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Taking the train from Essen to Herning St. in 8 hours 48 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Essen to Herning St.? We’ve got you covered.

It usually takes around 10 hours 23 minutes to travel the 333 miles (536 km) from Essen to Herning St. by train, although you can get there in as little as 8 hours 48 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 22 trains per day running on this route. You’ll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.

Train tickets from Essen to Herning St. are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

Keen to book your train tickets to Herning St.? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.

Essen to Herning St. by train

First train

00:04

Last train

22:00

Departure station

Essen

Arrival station

Herning St.

Journey time

From 8h 48m

Distance

333 miles (536 km)

Frequency

22 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

FAQs about the train journey from Essen to Herning St.

Want to know more about your journey from Essen to Herning St.? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Herning St. from Essen?

To travel to Herning St. from Essen, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 10 hours and 23 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 8 hours and 48 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Essen to Herning St.?

Trains from Essen to Herning St. take an average of 10 hours and 23 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 8 hours and 48 minutes. You'll usually find 22 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Essen and Herning St. by train?

The quickest journey time between Essen and Herning St. by train is 8 hours and 48 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Essen to Herning St.?

No, there are no direct trains running from Essen to Herning St., you’ll usually need to make at least 2 changes during the journey.

Essen to Herning St. train times

Check out the next trains departing from Essen to Herning St. for Tuesday 6th May 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
08:0016:578h 57m, 4 changes
08:0017:579h 57m, 3 changes
08:0018:5710h 57m, 2 changes
08:5417:579h 3m, 4 changes
08:5418:5710h 3m, 3 changes
09:0017:578h 57m, 5 changes
09:5218:579h 5m, 4 changes
11:0019:578h 57m, 4 changes
12:0920:578h 48m, 3 changes
13:0021:578h 57m, 4 changes

Cheap train tickets from Essen to Herning St.

Book in advance

Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Essen to Herning St. by booking early.§

Be flexible with your travel times

Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.

Choose a slower or connecting train

On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!

Look out for special deals

Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

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