Crailsheim to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Crailsheim and Essen takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

7h 2m
Duration: 540 km
Distance: €117
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

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5h 59m

€85–213

Crailsheim to Essen train times

Trains run 3 times a day 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 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

3:52 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
7:52 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
9h 30m • 2 changes
11:42 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
7h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:52 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
7:52 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
9h 30m • 2 changes
11:42 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
7h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

3:52 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
7:52 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
9h 30m • 2 changes
11:42 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
7h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

3:52 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
11:42 PM → 6:18 AM
Arrives next day
7h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:52 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
7:52 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
9h 30m • 2 changes
11:42 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
7h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:11 AM → 9:02 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 6:32 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
3:52 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
7:52 PM → 5:22 AM
Arrives next day
9h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:11 AM → 9:02 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 6:32 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
3:52 PM → 9:18 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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