Train Alexanderplatz to Essen from €113 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Alexanderplatz and Essen takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is an hourly train service from Alexanderplatz to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 12m
Duration: 499 km
Distance: €113
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...

4h 27m

€93–223

Alexanderplatz to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Alexanderplatz and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Alexanderplatz is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

5:09 AM → 9:35 AM
4h 26m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

5:08 AM → 9:35 AM
4h 26m • 1 change
6:33 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

4:08 AM → 8:38 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
5:08 AM → 9:35 AM
4h 26m • 1 change
6:33 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
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