The average train between Crailsheim and Essen takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Crailsheim 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 Crailsheim and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Crailsheim is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Crailsheim to Essen. However, there are services departing from Crailsheim station and arriving at Essen station via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Crailsheim to Essen train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Crailsheim station.
Crailsheim to Essen train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Crailsheim to Essen train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Crailsheim and Essen is 337.4 km. The road distance is 537 km.
You can take a train from Crailsheim to Essen Hbf via Stuttgart Hbf and Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 42m.