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Trip Overview

The average train between Crailsheim and Essen takes 5h 52m 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.

5h 52m
Duration
540 km
Distance
€105
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Crailsheim to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours 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 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 2 changes
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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 2 changes
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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 2 changes
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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 2 changes
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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Arverio Baden-WürttembergDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 58m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 539.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Crailsheim, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Crailsheim to Essen Hbf via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Koeln Hbf in around 5h 53m.

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