The average train between Alexanderplatz and Essen takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Alexanderplatz and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Alexanderplatz is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Alexanderplatz to Essen. However, there are services departing from Alexanderplatz station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Alexanderplatz to Essen train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from S Spandau Bhf station.
Alexanderplatz to Essen train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Alexanderplatz to Essen train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Alexanderplatz and Essen is 454 km. The road distance is 501 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Spandau Bhf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €90–330 and the journey takes 3h 36m.