The average train between Dillenburg and Essen takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Dillenburg 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 4 times a day between Dillenburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dillenburg is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dillenburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Dillenburg station and arriving at Essen station via Witten Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Dillenburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dillenburg Bahnhof station.
Dillenburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Witten Hbf station.
The distance between Dillenburg and Essen is 119.4 km. The road distance is 174 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dillenburg Bahnhof to Witten Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €26–65 and the journey takes 2h 9m.